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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Seth Hopkin #15744 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort, Strategic Strong Finish Seth Hopkin's performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon's half marathon showcased a consistent pace, finishing with an overall time of 1:35:39, averaging 7:18 min/mile. While starting strong with a 5:50 min/mile pace for the first mile, the pace gradually adjusted, maintaining around 7:28 min/mile until mile 10. Notably, Seth pushed for a faster split with a 6:30 min/mile in the final stretch. He placed 15th in the M15-18 division, 254th among males, and 401st overall out of 4125 participants. Seth's development over previous races is evident here, as this is a substantial improvement compared to the 2024 Mesa Marathon, where he completed the half marathon in 2:09:36. Consistency in pacing is key, but focusing on sustaining energy mid-race could see further improvements. The quicker final mile indicates a potential for maintaining a faster pace. Overall, a commendable effort in a demanding competitive environment. Keep up the dedication!