Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Gina Cisternelli #14954 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Early Performance with a Drop in Later Paces In the 2026 Mesa Marathon's Half Marathon, Gina Cisternelli, from Tempe, AZ, demonstrated a steady start, maintaining a consistent pace around 10:20-10:30 min/mile through the initial five miles. Her early split times display commendable pacing with a slightly faster second mile at 10:18. Gina found herself battling for position in her division, starting at 119th place but fluctuating throughout the race. Her placement for the first half placed her consistently within the top 150 of her division (F19-24). Gina experienced a noticeable slowdown in the latter stages, particularly after the sixth mile. While the first half displayed a gradual pace increase, the eighth mile saw a sharp decline with a split pace of 15:24. Ultimately, her overall time was 2:35:12 with a pace of 11:50 min/mile. To enhance future performance, focus could be directed toward maintaining endurance in the second half to prevent significant pacing drops.