Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Nathaniel Souther #17235 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and a Strong Finish Nathaniel Souther demonstrated remarkable pacing throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Starting with a strong 4:49 minute-per-mile pace for the first mile, he quickly settled into a consistent rhythm, maintaining an impressive 5:015:04 minute-per-mile pace across most splits. He completed the race with a final recorded time of 1:06:08, which equates to an average pace of 5:02 minutes per mile for the full 13.1-mile course. Highlighted by a strategic advancement in his division, Nathaniel placed 3rd in the M25-29 division amidst 4125 total participants. His consistency was notable, especially from miles 4 to 7 where his splits stayed tightly between 5:01 to 5:03 minutes per mile. Notably, Nathaniel improved his position to place 12th overall by the final mile, demonstrating a strong and well-managed race strategy. Continuing to work on maintaining this consistency will be beneficial for future races.