Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Cassandra de Winter #10501 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Dominance in Division Cassandra de Winter delivered a remarkable performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. She maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, finishing with an overall time of 1:12:54 and an average pace of 5:33 min/mile. Starting strong with a first mile split of 5:32, she maintained impressive speed, capitalizing well on her pacing strategy. Her placement overall was 53rd out of 4125 participants, a strong showing among a large competitive field. Particularly notable is Cassandra's dominance in her division (F30-34), as she secured the first place position throughout most of the race, only briefly slipping to second at the third mile. Her consistent performance over the second half of the race, finishing most miles under the 5:35 mark, ensured she reclaimed and maintained this lead. There is minimal variability in split times, demonstrating her disciplined and strategic pacing, particularly notable in such a competitive event.