Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Noah Wood #17680 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pace Enhancement with a Strong Finish Noah Wood demonstrated consistency throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon, navigating the half marathon course with impressive splits. Notably, Noah's pace improved over the distance, starting with a 12:23 min/mile pace in the first mile and concluding with a 9:57 min/mile split in the final mile. This gradual improvement marks a notable display of stamina and pacing strategy. He held a consistent standing in the M19-24 division, maintaining positions within the top 200 among his peers. Overall, Noah completed the 13.1-mile race in 2:29:40, with an average pace of 11:25 min/mile. He placed 2837th out of 4125 participants, and his strongest race positions were in his city and gender categories, marking a noteworthy achievement for both himself and his team, Mission Move. For future races, maintaining or further enhancing this final acceleration could lead to even more remarkable results. Keep building on this momentum!