Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Amy Hoagland #14279 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steadfast Improvement in Race Performance Amy Hoagland showcased a remarkable performance in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, finishing with an impressive elapsed time of 1:16:03. Her overall pace was a consistent 5:48 min/mile. Notably, Amy secured the 3rd place in her division (F30-34), significantly improving from her previous race. Starting strong, she posted an initial split of 5:36 min/mile for the first two miles, placing as high as 10th in gender. Throughout the race, Amy displayed commendable consistency with only slight variations in her split times, maintaining a steady pace even as splits slightly widened mid-race. Her final split at 13 miles was a swift 5:46 min/mile, indicating a strong finish. Amy has improved her half marathon time by over six minutes since her previous race in 2025, exemplifying significant development in pacing and endurance. Continuing to maintain this improved pacing strategy could yield even better results in future races.