Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Michael Finnegan #15308 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Improved Finish Michael Finnegan delivered a solid performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon, finishing the half marathon with an elapsed time of 1:32:48. He maintained an impressive and consistent pace of approximately 7:05 min/mile throughout the race. Notably, he achieved his fastest split during the final mile with a time of 6:47, demonstrating a strong finish. Michaels placement in the men's 35-39 division was 31st out of a highly competitive field of 4125 runners. This is a significant improvement compared to his previous half marathon times, showing progress since his 2024 half marathon performance of 1:38:10. Consider focusing on sustaining even splits while continuing to excel in the final stages of the race, as evidenced by his fastest split at mile 13. Keep up the strong work with pacing strategies to achieve even more efficient race performances in the future.