Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Elle Schmitt #13675 Race: 2025 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Steady Pace and Consistent Effort Elle Schmitt demonstrated steadiness and consistency throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon. She completed the race with an elapsed time of 5:08:44 and an average pace of 11:47 min/mile. Her performance saw a strong start with her fastest mile recorded at 9:49 min/mile during mile 7. Elle held a consistent average pace, with her elapsed mile paces clustering around the 10:00-11:00 min/mile range in the first half, gradually slowing in the latter stages, most notably in mile 21 at 14:16 min/mile. Elle's final results placed her at 962 in her gender category and 80 in the F19-24 division out of 3624 total participants. Comparing past performances, Elle managed a similar average pace to her 2023 half-marathon race, showcasing consistent endurance. For future races, focusing on maintaining speed during the latter miles could be beneficial to counteract pace decline and achieve improved finish times.