Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Gray Akoegbe #15145 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 Splits with a Notable Mid-Race Pace Pick-Up Gray Akoegbe, representing the Atlanta Run Club, delivered a solid performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon. He maintained a steady pace throughout, completing the 13.1 miles in 1:38:14 with an average pace of 7:29 min/mile. A standout moment was between miles 2 and 3, where Gray managed his fastest mile with a split time of 6:57 min/mile, demonstrating strength and capacity for sustained speed. Gray's split times generally ranged from 6:53 min/mile to 7:57 min/mile, indicating consistent energy management. Notably, he progressed closer to the front of the pack, moving from 401st overall in the first mile to maintaining a consistent position in the top third thereafter, finishing 486th overall out of 3859 participants. With maintained focus on pace management towards the end of the race, Gray can aim for enhanced overall placement in future events.