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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Sajel Montejano #3247 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Surge Highlights Performance Sajel Montejano showcased a steady performance at the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon with an overall finish time of 1:40:37, maintaining an average pace of 7:40 min/mile. Displaying noteworthy consistency, she particularly excelled between miles 2 to 3, completing this segment with a strong 7:21 min/mile split, her fastest of the race, subsequently improving her standings overall and within her division. Sajel's pacing allowed for significant mid-race improvements in her overall positioning, moving from 621st at mile 1 to an impressive peak position of 341st by mile 13. Despite a brief decline in pace during the final miles, Sajel maintained her competitive edge, securing a finish within the top echelon of her division (F25-29), placing 26th out of numerous participants in her category. Focusing on the latter parts of the race might offer further improvements in future events. Maintaining her early race momentum in these stages could potentially lead to even higher placement in her division and gender categories.