Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Joanna Stephens #17278 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Division Lead Joanna Stephens delivered a steady performance in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an impressive finish time of 1:15:30, maintaining an overall average pace of 5:45 minutes per mile. She excelled in her division, securing a 2nd place finish for females aged 30-34. Her pacing strategy showed strong resilience, opening with a quick 5:19 mile and managing to keep her overall pace close throughout. Her consistency paid off as she placed 8th in the female gender category and 74th overall among 4,125 participants. Notably, Joanna demonstrated a commendable effort, only slightly shifting positions throughout the race. Her pacing precision, with only a 9-second variation between the slowest and fastest splits, indicates effective pacing strategy and stamina. A slight improvement in the later stages might optimize her results even further. Keep building on this strong foundation for future races!