Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Hayden Brandt #15538 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.

A Consistent Pace with Opportunities for Finishing Stronger Hayden Brandt participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the half marathon distance of 13.1 miles in an elapsed time of 1:59:32 and maintaining an average pace of 9:07 per mile. His consistent effort is evident, as Hayden maintained a fairly steady pace throughout the race, varying between 8:16 and 10:44 minutes per mile. Notably, Hayden's fastest mile split occurred between miles 2 and 3 with a time of 8:18. While his pace remained steady, the last mile shows some potential for improvement as the time extended to 9:43. In terms of placement, Hayden finished 1361st overall out of 3859 participants, securing the 786th position among male competitors and placing 73rd in his division for age 19-24. Keeping a steady pace while working on the final stretch could further enhance his performance in future races. Great job representing your team, Goblins, Goons, & Gremlins!