Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Craig Hansen #15581 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Determination with Positive Splits Craig Hansen completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 3:19:00 at an average pace of 15:11 min/mile. Beginning with a strong start, Craig held his fastest split at 12:35 min/mile for the first mile. Throughout the race, his pace varied, with several miles logged below the 16-minute threshold, showcasing his resilience in maintaining a steady pace over the 13.1 miles. His overall rank was 3611 out of 4125 participants, and within his division (M60-64), he finished in 63rd place. Craig's performance included consistent pacing, although the pace did slow after the initial mile. A key improvement area could be maintaining early mile paces throughout the race if possible. Notably, despite the slower miles, Craig managed a strong finish, picking up the pace in the final split with a 15:12 min/mile pace, suggesting potential for faster overall times in future races.