Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Leigh Honzatko #15741 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Impressive Consistency and Improvement in Pace Leigh Honzatko showcased notable consistency and improvement at the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, clocking an overall time of 1:39:26 with a pace of 7:35 min/mile. This performance marks a substantial improvement from her previous race at the 2019 Mesa Marathon, where she recorded a time of 1:42:28 and a pace of 7:49 min/mile. Her splits demonstrated strong initial speed, with her fastest pace recorded at 7:11 min/mile between miles 1 and 2. Throughout the race, Leigh maintained competitive placements, notably improving to 28th place in her category at multiple splits. Despite some late-race deceleration, Leigh managed to regain ground towards the race's end, crossing the finish line as the 29th in her division. Her participation with the team "Fast, Furious, & Flirty" and steady pacing suggests potential for even further gains. A focus on maintaining pace in the latter miles could enhance future race outcomes.