Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Kezzie Searle #17114 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Near Top of Division Kezzie Searle delivered a solid performance in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, maintaining a consistent split pace throughout the race. She completed the course in an impressive time of 1:16:20, averaging a pace of 5:49 per mile. Kezzie's disciplined pacing from start to finish ensured she claimed 4th place in her division (F30-34)and 12th in her gender out of a competitive field of 4125 participants. Starting strong, Kezzie showed promising progress early on, with a swift 5:37 split at mile 2, improving her division position from 6th to 4th. Despite a slight increase in split times mid-race, specifically a 6:01 split at mile 6, Kezzie demonstrated resilience by picking up her pace again in the final mile, clocking a 5:44 split. This strong finish highlights a well-managed effort, though focusing on maintaining mid-race speed could be beneficial for retaining early gains.