Ewan Schmelter #17068
Half Marathon
February 14, 2026
2:31:29
Chip Time
11:33
Pace (min/miles)
13.1
Distance
PERFORMANCE
2891
3819
Overall
1442
1788
Male
150
175
M19-24
Rankings
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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Ewan Schmelter #17068 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles
Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Ewan Schmelter from Mesa, AZ, began the 2026 Mesa Marathon with a commendable pace in the first miles. The first half of the race saw consistent pacing with mile splits ranging from 8:49 to 9:22 min/mile. This consistency was impressive, placing him 39th in the M19-24 division early on, highlighting a strong start. However, a gradual deceleration began after mile 4, where the pace extended to 10:17 min/mile. In the latter half of the race, the pace slowed further, with mile 12 reaching 16:14 min/mile. While Ewan completed his half marathon in 2:31:29, finishing with an average pace of 11:33 min/mile, the time spent back in the field rose significantly. Regaining earlier pace strategies in future races could help maintain placing stability, especially beyond mile 8. His start was strong; more endurance in the back half might improve overall race positioning.
