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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Kent Green #15499 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Gains and Strong Finish Kent Green executed a remarkable performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Out of 4125 participants, he completed the 13.1-mile course in a time of 1:23:54, maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:24 min/mile. Kents splits reflect a steady and well-managed race strategy. After starting with a 6:10 min/mile for the first mile, he stayed consistent around the 6:20-6:24 min/mile pace for the remainder of the race, showcasing endurance and speed. Significant improvements were noted by Kent's ability to maintain his position in the top ranks of the M35-39 division. In particular, his positioning within the competitive group varied only slightly, moving from 8th to 12th by mile 11, before finishing 16th in his division. The final phases saw Kent climbing back in the overall ranking, indicating a well-executed late-race push. Consider focusing on maintaining more even pacing in the mid-section to further reduce time.