Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Joshua Lara #20284 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace With a Strong Division Finish Joshua maintained a solid and consistent pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon event. He completed the race with an impressive elapsed time of 1:07:52 and an overall pace of 5:10 min/mile. Notably, Joshua excelled in his division, securing 3rd place in the Men's 19-24 category. The first mile set the tone with a brisk pace of 4:51 min/mile, showcasing a strong start. Analyzing his splits, Joshua demonstrated excellent pacing, with several splits within the 5:03 to 5:15 min/mile range. A notable performance was his last mile, clocking in at a 5:00 min/mile pace, signaling a strong finish. Though he had a few splits above his average pace, maintaining this consistency could be beneficial in future races. Focusing on even pace distribution across all splits might enhance performance further. Overall, this was a commendable effort amongst a field of 4,125 participants.