Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jaqueline Bustamante #20050 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Jaqueline Maintains Consistent Effort Over Long Distance Jaqueline Bustamante completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in a time of 2:51:31, with an overall pace of 13:05 min/mile. She showed a notable consistency in her pacing, maintaining between 11:58 and 14:26 min/mile throughout the race. As the race progressed, her pacing showed a slight decline. However, her final split of 13:52 min/mile was still faster than her slowest mile at 14:26 min/mile. Her overall standing was 3369th out of 4125 participants, placing her 1736th among females and 290th in her division (F30-34). Compared to her previous performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K, where she completed the race with a pace of 14:08 min/mile, Jaqueline improved her pace over a longer distance. Maintaining a steady effort and gradually increasing pace consistency could enhance her future performances even further. Keep up the good work, Jaqueline!