Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Karen Evans #15273 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Karen Displays Consistent Pacing and Strategic Improvement In the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, Karen Evans completed the race with an impressive final time of 1:54:44, maintaining an overall pace of 8:45 min/mile. Her performance trajectory showed strong strategic acceleration between miles 12 and 13 with substantial gains, clocking in her fastest split at 8:25 min/mile. This gain served to elevate her standing in the divisional placements, where she finished 71st in the competitive F40-44 category. Throughout the race, Karen demonstrated consistency, starting with a 8:58 min/mile pace and maintaining it with slight variations. Notably, her pacing between miles 4 and 5 peaked at an impressive 8:30 min/mile. This indicates that Karen effectively managed her race effort, allowing for a powerful finish. Compared to her previous race results, this performance reflects her continuous progress from the 2025 race, as she improved her pace and time significantly. Focusing on maintaining this consistency will be key in future events.