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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jeetesh Bahuguna #14555 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Improvement and Consistent Effort Jeetesh Bahuguna from Chandler, AZ ran the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a finish time of 2:47:32 and an average pace of 12:47 min/mile. His performance showed improvement compared to the previous year's half marathon time of 2:53:39, demonstrating a decrease in average pace from 13:15 min/mile. Steady pacing was maintained throughout, with the first mile allowing him to position 1996th overall and the 13th mile marking a slight slowdown but an improved overall position of 2934. Throughout the 13.1 miles, Jeetesh showed notable consistency with his split paces ranging between 12:04 min/mile and 13:30 min/mile. He began the race strong, maintaining a consistent effort in his division, M40-44, securing 163rd place in the end. Continuing to work on pacing during the mid and later miles might yield even better results in future events. His efforts contributed positively to the Pahadi Panthers team.