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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Felix Ying #13037 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Division Achievement Felix Ying maintained a remarkable level of consistency throughout his half marathon at the 2026 Surf City event. Starting strong with a 6:53 min/mile pace, he improved as the race progressed, clocking his fastest split at mile 12 with a 6:21 min/mile pace. With a keen ability to control pacing, Felix's overall mile split averaged 6:42 min/mile, contributing to his final time of 1:27:47. Placing 3rd in the MUnder 15 division is a notable accomplishment, especially at age 13. Felix demonstrated the ability to gain ground, moving from 261st to consistently holding a position in the top 200 overall. His strong finish, where he elevated to 106th place overall and 92nd among males, underscores his competitive spirit. Felix might focus on sustaining the mile 5 push, where his division place increased to 2nd, for even better results in future events.