Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Leighton Steidl #20506 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Leighton Steidl's performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon, representing "Crafty Unc's," displayed consistent pacing with a final time of 1:29:01, averaging a pace of 6:47 per mile over the 13.1-mile half marathon. Notably, the last mile marked his fastest split at 6:28, showcasing a strong finish. Leightons effort placed him in the top 6% overall (254 out of 4,125), in the top 5% for males (174 out of 3,433), and in the top 26% within his division (20 out of 76). Tracking his performance, Leighton displayed remarkable consistency, maintaining a sub-7-minute pace throughout the race. Starting strong with a 7:07-minute mile and gradually increasing speed, his pacing improvements in the mid-race miles were impressive. His splits ranged between 6:38 to 7:07 per mile, illustrating his ability to maintain a steady effort. If there is an area for growth, consider focusing on building speed endurance in early miles to leverage your strong finishing capability even further.