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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Obsie Birru #20029 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Milestones in Mesa Marathon Obsie Birru completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a time of 1:17:47, maintaining a consistent average pace of 5:56 minutes per mile. Birru displayed impressive starting speed, opening with a solid 5:42 split for the first mile. The race saw a slight increase in split times, peaking at a 6:17 minute mile at the eighth mile, yet she successfully maintained a sub-6-minute pace throughout most of the race. With 13.1 miles covered, her overall finish placed her 96th out of 4125 participants and 6th in her age division (F35-39). Although the second-mile split of 5:24 marked her fastest, Birru consistently stayed within a competitive range, with significant recovery in the final stretch. Compared to her previous Mesa Marathon performance in 2022, her overall pace was slightly slower; however, her position in the top tier of competitors suggests a well-strategized race. Consider focusing on maintaining the early pace for a longer duration to improve further.