Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Punya Gammage #15399 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Varied Pace Punya Gammage maintained controlled pacing throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Her average pace for the race was 11:21 min/mile, concluding with a total time of 2:28:48. Among the 13 splits, the fastest was between miles 2 and 3, clocking in at a 10:23 min/mile pace. Notably, her pace slowed in the latter half, particularly during the 9th mile, which recorded a 12:07 min/mile pace. Despite this, she showed strength by picking up the pace slightly in the final mile. Performance wise, Punya ranked 41st in her F60-64 division, and 1395th among female participants out of 4125. Reflecting on her past performances, this race marks improvement from her previous best at the 2024 Mesa Marathon, where her elapsed time was 2:32:44. For future races, focusing on maintaining a more even pace in the latter miles could enhance her overall performance further. Keep up the dedication and great work with East Valley Runners!