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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Caroline Rupp #17002 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Strong Finish Caroline Rupp clocked an impressive time of 1:30:06 in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Her average pace was 6:52 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Caroline's performance placed her 287th out of a total of 4,125 participants. Among females, she ranked 95th, and within her F25-29 division, she secured the 31st position. Notably, she was part of the team "Slow Down for What." Her splits reveal a commendable consistency in pacing, with only slight variations throughout the race. Starting strong with a consistent 7:00 min/mile pace, she gradually improved her speed in the latter stages, highlighted by a final mile split of 6:21 min/mile. A slight drop in overall placement occurred mid-race, but she regained momentum towards the end, demonstrating effective pacing strategy. For future races, maintaining an even stronger start while keeping energy for a similar strong finish could elevate her performance even further.