Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Rachel Paulsen #16678 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Splits with a Strong Finish Rachel Paulsen maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon, culminating in a final time of 2:02:31 for the half marathon with an average pace of 9:21 min/mile. Her starting mile at 9:36 min/mile laid a solid foundation. Notably, she achieved her fastest split during Mile 5, clocking 8:49 min/mile. Her ability to sustain a consistent pace, especially in the middle miles, demonstrates impressive endurance. Rachel's performance peaked again in the final mile with a brisk 8:52 min/mile. Her ability to maintain a steady pace is evident, as she consistently placed within the top 125 of her division across various checkpoints. Positioning herself within the top third in the overall results for her gender and division is commendable. Tactically considering ways to sustain the faster mid-race paces might further enhance her future race performances. Keep up the strong work, Rachel!