Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Daisie Dalton #15075 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Race Performance with Strategic Improvements Daisie Dalton completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a final time of 2:39:07, achieving an overall pace of 12:08 min/mile. She placed 44th in the F15-18 age division, 1581st among females, and 3114th overall out of 4125 participants. Daisie's performance kept consistent splits throughout the race, indicating a well-paced effort from start to finish. Her first mile kicked off with a 10:42 min/mile pace, gradually shifting to a steadier rhythm as the race progressed. Areas to focus on for future races include maintaining the consistent pacing observed in the initial miles, specifically from mile 1 to mile 3. Additionally, there were slight pace variations, such as the slower pace observed between miles 6 and 7, where she slowed to a 12:56 min/mile pace. Paying attention to these fluctuations could result in a more even overall pace, potentially enhancing performance in future races. Overall, Daisie showed a commendable performance, demonstrating strong endurance across all 13.1 miles.