Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Mark Messmer #12762 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.

Remarkable Consistency with a Strength in Division Performance Mark Messmer, a 32-year-old runner from Castle Rock, CO, demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Starting strong with an initial split pace of 5:05 min/mile, Mark managed to maintain a consistent pace, only slightly slowing to a 5:12 min/mile pace in later stages. Notably, he achieved his fastest split of 4:59 min/mile at mile 4. Despite facing some challenges during the later portions of the race, Mark showed resilience by sustaining an overall average pace of 5:33 min/mile. Mark’s performance stood out, as evidenced by his first-place finish in the M30-34 division for several splits and his overall division result of 3rd place. Although his final overall finish was 7th, which marked a shift in position, his earlier strong placements highlight his competitive edge. Focusing on endurance in the latter half could help maintain the fantastic position achieved earlier in the race. Well done on a commendable performance!