Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Kaitlyn Demaree #16003 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 Pace with Notable Progression Kaitlyn Demaree completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 2:29:32, averaging an 11:24 min/mile pace. She competed among 3859 participants, securing the 186th place in her F25-29 division, 1258th among females, and 2533rd overall. Her performance was steady, with each mile's elapsed pace showing a variance, suggesting well-managed effort throughout the race. Kaitlyn's race showed marked improvements in her pace, especially evident in the first three miles. She started at an 11:22 min/mile pace, progressing to 10:32 min/mile by the third mile, indicating a strong start. Midway, her pace slowed marginally, but she bounced back in her final mile with an 11:04 min/mile pace, reflecting her capacity for maintaining effort under fatigue. Future focus could be on sustaining mid-race pace to enhance overall finishing time. Keep building on this strong foundation!