Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: McKenna DeBont #15112 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Yielded Strong Finish McKenna DeBont's performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon displayed steady pacing throughout the half marathon distance. Her overall time was 1:45:28, with an average pace of 8:03 min/mile. Significantly, her pacing was consistent, with notable splits such as mile 11 at 7:49 min/mile and the final mile at 7:40 min/mile, illustrating a strong finish. She completed each mile remarkably close to her average pace, showcasing her ability to maintain a steady effort over the race's duration. In terms of placement, McKenna finished 717th overall out of 4125 participants. Within her division, Female 25-29, she secured 59th position, indicating a competitive performance among her peers. Impressively, she managed to improve her position towards the end of the race, moving from 752nd at mile 7 to 593rd by the end. This indicates a potential to further enhance her performance by focusing on maintaining the early pace in later miles. Well done, McKenna!