Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jessica Kerr #15942 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Jessica Kerr maintained a steady pace in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, achieving an overall elapsed time of 2:20:48 with an average pace of 10:44 min/mile. Starting strong with mile 1 at a 10:30 min/mile pace, she achieved her fastest split in mile 3 at 10:12 min/mile. Notably, there was a brief slowdown in mile 6 with a 12:17 min/mile pace, suggesting a possible challenge that was efficiently managed. Jessica finished 145th in her division, but she displayed impressive consistency in her effort. A highlight was her performance from mile 8 to mile 13, where she stayed within the 10:22 to 11:28 min/mile range. Her ability to maintain a relatively constant pace indicates a solid strategy and stamina strength. A continued focus on managing pace fluctuations and maintaining momentum in longer distances could enhance her future racing performances.