Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Roland Juarez #13387 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Wheelchair Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Early Splits and Strong Placement Roland Juarez from Riverside, CA, competed in the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Wheelchair race, finishing with a time of 2:18:41, and a steady overall pace of 10:35 min/mile. His early miles were marked by consistent pacing, starting with splits of 9:06 and 9:02 minutes per mile, which positioned him as high as 11th in his gender. Though the pacing slowed in the latter stages, Roland maintained a solid performance, notable for his strong finish in the top 20% among his gender. While the overall pace did slow slightly beyond the halfway mark, notably between the 4th and 7th miles, Roland showcased determination by keeping his pace consistent towards the end, specifically highlighting a steady 10:06 in the 13th mile. Focusing on maintaining pace consistency in the latter half of races and working on endurance could contribute to even stronger performances in the future. Great job maintaining a strong presence throughout the race!