Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Megan Garza #7238 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Megan Garza maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon. Beginning with a steady 9:34 min/mile for the first mile, her splits demonstrated an average pace well within the 9-minute range for the majority of the race. Notably, her third mile split of 8:59 and ninth mile split of 8:49 showcased her ability to push forward mid-race. Her overall pace for the event was 9:13 min/mile, resulting in a finish time of 2:00:50. This effort placed her 46th in her division (F35-39) in a field of 2,723 participants. Megan experienced a late-race slowdown during mile 11 but managed to regain momentum with an impressive final mile split of 8:46. This suggests a potential area for strategic improvement in maintaining pace towards the end. However, her overall performance was commendable, finishing 805th overall, 299th in the female category, and demonstrating her consistency as a valuable asset to her team, Miles of Montana.