Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jonah Yi #17725 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start with Strong Mid-Race Consistency for Jonah Jonah demonstrated a consistent effort in the 2026 Mesa Half Marathon, maintaining a fairly steady pace in the early and mid-race sections. Starting strong with an 8:13 min/mile pace, Jonah managed to keep a sub-8:30 pace until mile 10. Notably, his fastest split was between miles 4 and 5, clocking in at 8:00 for mile 5. Jonahs strongest position ranking was recorded during mile 2, where he was 81st in his division. In the final stages, Jonah experienced a slight decline in pace, reaching 10:21 min/mile in mile 13. This may have contributed to a finish time of 1:54:22 and an overall division placement of 111 out of numerous competitors. A focus on consistent pacing across all segments could be beneficial to enhance future performances, particularly in the latter parts of the race to maintain an even finish strong. Keep up the determined efforts with the Golden Nuggets!