Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Javier Morales #5009 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Progress with Strong Finish at the Phoenix Marathon Javier Morales, a 15-year-old from Avondale, AZ, participated in the 2025 Phoenix Marathon, completing the half marathon with an official time of 2:58:54. Javier maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, with an average pace of 13:39 min/mile across the 13.1-mile course. Notably, Javier secured 31st place in the M15-18 division. His performance saw fluctuations in pacing, including a strong start with a 12:05 min/mile in the first mile and a robust closing mile at 12:20 min/mile. During the race, Javier had a standout 6th mile placing 11th in his division for that segment. While the middle miles displayed some increasing pacing times, he managed a strong finish. With experience gained from this race, focusing on maintaining a more stable pace through the middle miles may be beneficial for future events to improve overall times. Keep up the great work and dedication, Javier!