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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Juan Diego Sanchez #13360 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish in Division Juan Diego Sanchez from Perris, CA, demonstrated remarkable consistency in his pacing throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon. Averaging a pace of 5:18 min/mile over the entire 13.1 miles, he clocked a total time of 1:09:27. Notably, his split times remained consistently within a few seconds of each other, with a strong finishing kick in the final mile at 5:07, which was one of his fastest for the race. Sanchez's performance earned him top honors in his Mens 20-24 age division, finishing first in a very competitive field. His steadiness in pace is exemplary, though he experienced fluctuations in overall placement, ranging from 5th to 9th throughout the race. For future races, including minor adjustments in pacing strategy may help him maintain a more consistent overall position. Nonetheless, securing 1st in his division is a significant accomplishment and indicative of his racing potential.