Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Kristen Miner #16401 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with Data for Refinement Kristen Miner from Cincinnati, OH, participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon as part of Team Loose Chickens. She completed the 13.1-mile course in a time of 2:16:08, maintaining an overall pace of 10:23 min/mile. Kristen ranked 2320th out of 4125 participants overall and 1097th among female runners. In her division (F35-39), she finished 167th, showing a competitive presence in a large field. Analyzing her splits, Kristen started strong with a consistent pace, clocking her first mile at 9:08. Her times varied as the race progressed, with her fastest split during the first mile and a slower split of 11:40 at mile 10. This suggests a potential area for enhancement in maintaining pace through the latter stages of the race. Her early splits placed her within the top 485 in her gender category, indicating a solid beginning that can be optimized for future races.