Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Rachel Adler #14406 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Stable Pacing Rachel Adler completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a final time of 2:03:32, maintaining an overall pace of 9:25 min/mile. Her performance remained fairly consistent throughout the race. The first half was quite steady, with split times hovering between 9:07 and 9:22 min/mile, demonstrating a controlled start. Notably, Rachel managed to maintain a consistent pace with her splits showing minimal variation across the course. However, the later stages saw a slight slowing with her longest mile split being the tenth mile at 10:00 min/mile. She finished strongly, covering the final stretch at a 9:34 min/mile pace. As a member of The Flock, she placed 126th in her division, exhibiting a tenacity that speaks volumes about her potential. Focusing on maintaining speed in the latter stages of the race could further enhance future performances.