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

Consistent Performance with Strong Finishes Juan Diego Sanchez demonstrated impressive pacing in the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon. His average pace was 5:18 min/mile, completing the 13.1-mile race in 1:09:27. Most notably, he placed 1st in his division (M20-24) several times throughout, finishing with a final division placement of 2nd, out of a large field of 12,408 participants. Maintaining a consistent pace is a strong attribute of his performance. Sanchez displayed remarkable consistency for the majority of the race, with split times mainly hovering around the 5:18 min/mile mark. Encouragingly, the last two miles saw an increase in speed, with a final push delivering a 5:07 min/mile and 5:16 min/mile. This strong finish highlights potential areas for pacing adjustments earlier in the race that could enhance overall performance even further. Keeping this consistency and capitalizing on strength towards the end will be beneficial in future races.