Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Lily Hawkins #16609 Race: 2025 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Consistent Pacing and Division Victory Lily Hawkins delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon event. With a final time of 1:31:26 and an impressive pace of 6:58 minutes per mile, she secured the first place in her F15-18 division. Notably, she maintained consistent pacing across most miles, with a remarkable last mile split of 6:07, demonstrating a strong finishing burst. Her previous best was 1:36:38 at the 2023 event, highlighting her significant improvement in her timing and placing. Throughout the race, Lily never relinquished her top rank in the F15-18 division, showcasing her ability to maintain her pace against the competition. Her overall placement was 312 out of 3859 total participants, indicating competitive competency on a large scale, while she ranked 102 out of all female participants. Working on maintaining lower overall placement numbers and further enhancing finishing speed could benefit future endeavors. Keep up the great work, Lily!