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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Dillon Maggard #20314 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Top Finishes Dillon Maggard from Apache Junction, AZ, delivered a solid performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. He completed the 13.1-mile course with a strong elapsed time of 1:02:52, averaging a steady pace of 4:47 min/mile. Dillon secured 2nd place overall and also in his gender category. He maintained a remarkable top position in the Male 30-34 division, exhibiting consistency across the race. Starting with a swift 4:32 min/mile for the first split, Dillon effectively managed his pace throughout the race. Notably, he recorded his fastest mile towards the end with a 4:39 split at mile 10, indicating strong energy conservation and strategic pacing. While Dillon spent most splits in the top three positions, focusing on maintaining the high-speed finish demonstrated in the later miles could further enhance his race outcomes. A commendable performance in a competitive field of 4,125 participants.