Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Lauren Stevens #20507 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Effort in the Half Marathon Lauren Stevens delivered a commendable performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon, finishing the half marathon with a time of 2:21:24. Her overall pace was consistent at 10:47 min/mile across the 13.1-mile distance. The most notable split was the last mile, where she recorded her fastest pace at 9:52 min/mile. Her placement was 2543rd overall out of 4125 participants, 1226th among female runners, and 148th in her age division of F19-24. It's observant that between miles 5 and 6, Lauren experienced her slowest split at 13:01 min/mile, suggesting a possible area for strategic pacing adjustments. However, her strong finish and the ability to pick up the pace towards the end are promising indicators of her running capacity. As part of the "13.1 Divas" team, she demonstrated commitment and endurance throughout the event.