Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Rebekah McCullough #12674 Race: 2025 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Steady Effort with Consistent Pacing Rebekah McCullough participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, showcasing a steady performance throughout the race. Her splits reveal consistency, starting strong with a 10:34 min/mile pace in the first mile and maintaining an average pace close to 12:33 min/mile by the marathon’s end. Her final time was 5:29:09 over the 26.2-mile distance. Rebekah’s pacing was noteworthy, with fluctuations being minor and largely within the 10:43 to 12:33 min/mile range. Mile 19 registered the slowest split at 15:15 min/mile, indicating a possible challenge. However, she demonstrated determination by recovering her pace in the subsequent miles. In her division, F30-34, she placed consistently, culminating in 166th in a competitive field of 3624 participants. As part of Team AZ Fam, maintaining stamina in later miles with strategic pacing can enhance future performances.