Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Annamaria Kostarellis #14207 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Pace Annamaria Kostarellis completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in an impressive time of 1:11:34, securing 2nd place in the female division. She maintained a steady pace, averaging 5:27 min/mile. Notably, she was the leading female through the first and fourth miles, with a remarkable first-mile split of 4:58 min/mile. This consistent pace contributed to a strong overall performance among a competitive field of 4,125 participants. Throughout the race, Annamaria displayed balanced pacing, spending most of the course within a second or two of her overall average. A notable improvement opportunity could be focused on maintaining the early fast-start momentum in subsequent miles, as there was a slight drop in pace from the second mile. Consistency was key, as she kept within the top three female runners for most of the race, demonstrating both endurance and strategic pacing skills.