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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jorge Axccel Lopez #20302 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Steady Pace Jorge Axccel Lopez completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon half marathon with a final time of 1:29:28, maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:49 min/mile. He represented La People team and achieved this feat in the M19-24 division, finishing 23rd. Throughout the race, Lopez showed notable consistency in his pacing, with his split times fluctuating only slightly. His fastest split occurred during the last mile, clocking in at 6:40 min/mile, indicating a strong finish. Jorge's overall placement was 274th out of 4125 participants, showing he was in the top 7% of runners. Notably, his performance saw remarkable mid-race advancements, such as during the eighth mile, where he improved to 15th in his division. While his pacing was generally stable, he experienced a few slight slowdowns, particularly between miles 6 and 10. Focusing on maintaining pacing during those later race miles could yield even stronger results in future races.