Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Natalie Uyeno #17474 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Improved Pacing Natalie Uyeno demonstrated consistent pacing at the 2026 Mesa Marathon, finishing the half marathon with an elapsed time of 3:24:26. Her average pace was 15:36 min/mile, showing improvement from her previous race where she recorded a pace of 17:03 min/mile. Notably, she advanced significantly in her division, improving from 108th place in 2025 to a 75th place finish among her peers in the F55-59 category this year. Natalie's splits varied slightly, with her quickest pace in mile 2 at 13:48 min/mile, showcasing her early race strength. Natalie's overall performance placed her 3645th out of 4125 participants, while she ranked 1910th among female participants. Her participation with the Black Girls RUN team highlights her commitment to community running. While her pacing showed a slight deceleration through some of the middle miles, she regained momentum towards the end. Continuous focus on even pacing in the later miles could bolster her race results further in the future.