Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Benton Worthen #17692 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Benton Worthen ran the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with precision, clocking a total time of 1:49:41 and an overall pace of 8:22 min/mile. Benton started with steady splits, hitting the first mile in 8:43 and improving his pace as the race progressed. Notably, his fastest mile was mile 13 at 7:51 min/mile, showcasing his ability to push through and accelerate towards the end. He finished the race 911th overall out of 4125 participants, placing 72nd in his division. Despite closely matching last year's performance, there's been a slight improvement from his 2025 time of 1:50:20. Observing his mile splits, Benton effectively balanced his pace, with a consistent average in the mid 8-minute range, except for a brief drop in mile 6. Continuing to focus on maintaining an even pace throughout the race may help in further enhancing his performance, particularly aiming to decrease the time in crucial mid-race miles.