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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Raymundo Ortega #13104 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Raymundo Ortega demonstrated impressive pacing in the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 1:23:42. Notably, his pacing remained remarkably steady, averaging a 6:23 min/mile for the entire race. Among 12,408 participants, Raymundo finished 87th overall and 11th in the M20-24 division. Key performance highlights include his remarkable finish, with the last mile clocking in at 5:57 min/mile, his fastest split. Mid-race pacing consistency can be seen in miles 2, 4, and 5, each completed around 6:21-6:25 min/mile. Splits showed some variability, as seen in mile 7's pacing at 6:44 min/mile, but Raymundo successfully adjusted his effort in the later stages. Continuing to focus on maintaining consistent splits and monitoring variability early on could enhance future performances.