Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Tony Jimenez #15846 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Tony Jimenez demonstrated steady pacing throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an average pace of 10:22 min/mile. Notably, he finished with an Elapsed Time of 2:15:49. He managed to maintain consistency, significantly improving his pace in the latter stages. Notable splits include miles 11 and 12, clocking at 9:48 and 9:06 respectively, reflecting a strong finish towards the end of the race. Despite early fluctuation, he regained momentum, as seen in mile 5 where his split pace improved to 9:42 min/mile. Tony placed 2302nd overall out of 4125 participants, 1211th among male competitors, and 211th in his M30-34 division. The improvement in splits, especially towards the end, demonstrates potential for endurance. Continuing to work on maintaining a steady effort through the middle miles might yield even better time and placement in future events. Great job representing "Kurt Stinky" with determination and strong closing speed!