Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Analisa Arrington #10834 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Strong Finish Analisa Arrington showcased commendable improvements throughout her performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon. She completed the race with an overall time of 4:13:23 and maintained an average pace of 9:40 min/mile, outperforming her previous marathon time of 4:24:55 at the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Early in the race, she demonstrated consistency, with mile paces ranging from 9:18 to 9:42 min/mile. Notably, she showed a marked improvement in the latter half, particularly between miles 12 to 14 with impressive splits under 9:00 min/mile. While her pace dipped in the later miles, averaging above 10:00 min/mile from mile 18, a steady comeback at mile 26 with a split time of 9:39 is noteworthy. Placing 612th among females and 112th in her division, Analisa's consistent pacing improvement and resilience towards the end suggest a strong foundation. A continued focus on maintaining pace in the mid-to-late stages could further enhance her future race results.