Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Carlina Scott #17106 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Performance with Consistent Pacing Carlina Scott recorded a commendable performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon, completing the half marathon with a final time of 2:10:45 and maintaining an overall pace of 9:58 min/mile. Her race strategy was evident as she started strong, with her best pace of 9:08 min/mile at the 3rd mile. Notably, her split times varied with a gradual increase from the initial pace, moving from 9:30 in the first mile to a consistent range around the 10-minute mark in the latter half. Her placement in the race was 2035th out of 4125 total participants, with a 63rd place finish in the F50-54 division. Comparing to her previous half marathon performance, where she clocked 1:57:13 in 2025, this race displayed a bit slower pace. A potential area to focus on could be maintaining early race momentum and aiming for more consistent splits in the latter miles. As part of the Verrado EMR run club, continued training and pacing practice will likely enhance future performances.