Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Candace Lansberry #16057 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Candace completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a time of 2:17:20, maintaining a steady average pace of 10:29 min/mile. Her pacing was consistent throughout the race, with most splits hovering around the 10:30 min/mile mark. Notably, her fastest mile was the last one, recorded at 9:38 min/mile, demonstrating a strong finish. She placed 9th in her division (F65-69) out of 4125 participants overall. Compared to past performances, this race reflected a commendable improvement from her 2023 and 2024 Mesa Marathon Half Marathons, where her elapsed times were 2:24:08 and 2:21:16, respectively. Candace's recent result indicates a positive trend in her half marathon races, showcasing a reduction in overall race time and a substantial improvement in pacing. Continuing to focus on maintaining or even improving this finishing speed might further enhance future outcomes. Keep up the great work, Candace!