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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Kyle Mrotek #16467 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Kyle Mrotek maintained a steady pace averaging 6:33 minutes per mile in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 1:25:56. Starting strong with consistent splits in the first half, Kyle held a pace of 6:26 minutes per mile over the initial six miles. Notably, Kyle demonstrated endurance with a notable burst in the last mile, clocking a 6:08 pace, which contributed to achieving a final position of 199th out of 4125 participants. Throughout the race, Kyle's placement improved significantly in the 7th and 8th mile, where he moved up to 153rd overall and 103rd in the male category, marking the best positioning within his age division of Men 25-29 at 24th place. The data suggests that while maintaining a steady pace, a strategic push could be beneficial in maintaining placement, as Kyle's strongest miles influenced his competitive standing positively. Well done, Kyle, from Team The Flock!