Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Beverly Crupi #15056 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pace Leads to Podium Finish Beverly Crupi completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an impressive elapsed time of 1:59:23, maintaining an overall pace of 9:06 min/mile. Her consistent pacing strategy paid off as she secured 3rd place in her division (F65-69) out of a total of 4,125 participants. Starting with a mile pace of 9:32, she improved progressively, hitting her fastest mile at 8:45 for the final stretch. Her overall performance was commendable, showing steady endurance across the 13.1-mile distance. Analyzing the splits, Beverly displayed remarkable consistency, with most mile paces hovering around the 9:10 mark. She showed a slight dip in pace around miles 7 and 8 before accelerating towards the finish. Her past performances indicate a well-maintained fitness level with varied race experiences over the years. Focusing on maintaining or slightly improving those final mile splits could further enhance her performance in future races. Well done, Beverly!