Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Vanessa Aviles #13411 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Vanessa Aviles maintained a remarkably consistent pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon. Notably, her splits hovered near the 7:16 min/mile mark, only showing slight variations. Her first mile came in at 7:24, but she quickly accelerated, achieving her fastest split at 1:33:24 over the last mile with a pace of 6:26 min/mile. This strong finish significantly boosted her position, especially in her division and overall standing. Aviles placed 321st out of 12,408 participants overall, emphasizing her competitive edge. She achieved a commendable 3rd place in the F20-24 division, with a total race time of 1:34:02. Vanessa also managed to improve consistently throughout, as shown by her progression from 10th to 2nd place in her division by mile 13. Keeping an eye on sections where her pace dropped can provide insights for further optimization. A consistent build-up allows for stronger finishes, as her performance indicates.