Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Renay Hone #15738 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Progression with a Strong Finish Renay Hone concluded the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 2:21:11, averaging a pace of 10:46 min/mile. Consistency marked the race, maintaining an overall steady pace with strategic acceleration over the course. Key performances were noted in the ninth mile with a split time of 10:44, and a final mile completed in an impressive 9:35. Placement remained relatively stable within her division, varying from 172nd at the 8-mile mark to finishing 207th in the F25-29 category of 4125 total participants. Attention to pace development could fine-tune her performance further, as demonstrated by the strong finish in the final stages, which indicates potential for consistently faster splits. Hones efforts illustrate stamina and determination, suggesting a promising foundation for future races. Continued focus on building speed in the early and mid-race phases could yield significant overall improvements.