Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Taylor Dalton #15080 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Strategy with Steady Pacing Taylor Dalton delivered a consistent and focused performance during the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Over the 13.1-mile course, he maintained a steady pace, finishing with an overall time of 2:39:07 and an average pace of 12:08 min/mile. Of note are his initial splits, beginning with a strong first mile at 10:40 min/mile, which positioned him 97th in his M25-29 division. The race strategy saw increments in split times, with mile paces fluctuating between 10:34 and 13:23. Dalton's performance in later miles saw increased split paces12:06 to 13:23 min/milesuggesting it may be beneficial to focus on endurance training to sustain his early pace. Concluding with a division placement of 243rd out of 4125 total participants demonstrates potential for refining race strategy in upcoming events. Overall, Dalton displayed admirable effort and consistency throughout the race.