Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Aniket Shirsat #17161 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Varied Splits Throughout the Half Marathon Aniket steadily completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon half marathon with a total time of 2:41:41 and an average pace of 12:20 minutes per mile. His performance was notable for maintaining consistency across the course with only minor fluctuations. In the initial miles, his pace hovered around 11:00 minutes per mile, showing strong propulsion, particularly in the first split at 11:01. As the race progressed, the paces varied between 10:56 and 14:41, with the 14:41 pace in the 12th mile being his slowest split. Aniket's placements showed some variability, notably peaking during the initial third of the race with an early placement of 2011 overall and settling at 3177 by the end. Despite a pace deceleration in the latter stages, the split at the 8-mile mark demonstrated resilience with an improved position2345 overall. Possible areas to focus on could be sustaining speed in late stages and balancing pace across the kilometers. Well done on representing Team Amex!