Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Katie Mottes #16465 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Strong Finish Katie Mottes showcased an admirable performance in the 2026 Mesa Marathon half marathon event. Maintaining a steady pace throughout the race, she completed the 13.1 miles in 2:10:37. Her average pace was 9:58 min/mile, with slight variations observed in her splits. Starting at 9:53 min/mile for the first mile, she remained consistent, gradually picking up the pace to deliver a strong mile 13 at 9:05 min/mile. This strong finish allowed Katie to end 2019th overall out of 4125 participants, demonstrating steady efforts against competitors. In her F35-39 division, Katie placed 142nd. Notably, Katie showed an ability to adjust her pace strategically, particularly between miles 8 and 13, improving her position significantly. For future races, consider focusing on maintaining an even faster pace during the mid-race miles to capitalize even more on your strong finishing ability. Keep up the great work, Katie!