Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Clarissa Nelson #16530 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Clarissa Nelson ran a disciplined race at the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, maintaining a consistent pace throughout. Her final time of 1:54:43 translated to an overall pace of 8:45 min/mile. The most notable peak in performance came in the last mile, clocking at 8:20 min/mile. Notably, her split times showed remarkable consistency, hovering around 8:40 min/mile to 8:57 min/mile for the majority of the race. Clarissa's ability to maintain consistent pacing speaks to her endurance and strategy. Distinctive achievements marked this race. Despite a slight dip in speeds during mile 6 (8:57 min/mile) and mile 10 (9:01 min/mile), her strong finish at 8:20 min/mile in the final mile helped improve her standing in the division. In the F40-44 division, she secured the 69th position, moving up several places compared to earlier miles. Overall, Clarissa demonstrated excellent pacing, showing potential for even faster times with minor adjustments.