Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Hali Ring #16896 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Hali Ring of Raymore, MO, ran the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a consistent pace, completing the race in 1:51:45. This equates to an average pace of 8:31 min/mile. Notably, Hali's performance saw a solid balance of speed and endurance, maintaining splits mostly within the range of 8:07 to 9:02 min/mile. Her strongest mile occurred at mile 3, clocking an impressive 8:07, while the final mile was commendably swift at 8:04, showcasing her ability to maintain stamina and finish strong. Throughout the race, Hali demonstrated notable consistency, with her overall placement shifting slightly but showing resilience. Her placement in the Female 30-34 category ranged from 56th to 74th place. At the finish, Hali secured 998th position overall and 67th in her division out of 4125 participants. For future races, targeting steady pacing in the latter stages could potentially improve her rank. Overall, a well-paced race with room to refine the end-of-race strategy.