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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Caleb Dodd #2812 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Caleb Dodd from Lake Forest, CA, delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, showing remarkable consistency across his splits. Maintaining an overall pace of 5:23 min/mile, Caleb kept a tight range within 5:21 to 5:29 min/mile throughout the race. Notably, the 12th and 13th miles stood out with paces of 5:17 and a significant 5:08 min/mile, respectively, demonstrating a strong finish. Among 12,404 participants, Caleb secured 10th place overall and 2nd in the highly competitive M25-29 division. While his performance was consistently strong, the standout improvement came in the final miles, suggesting a possibility for earlier adaptation to faster paces in future races. Overall, Calebs strategic pacing and strong division placement are commendable, indicating potential for continued success and progress if earlier race segments are approached with the intensity shown at the finish.