Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Adolfo Carranza #11158 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Adolfo Carranza maintained a steady pace for the early part of the 2026 Mesa Marathon. Starting strong with a 7:24 min/mile for the first mile, he stayed under an 8:00 min/mile pace through the halfway mark. His performance was particularly solid through the first four miles, maintaining places in his division ranging from 6th to 21st. A noticeable split at mile 13 showed an 8:30 min/mile pace, suggesting the start of a slowdown. In the latter half, pacing gradually increased, peaking at a 9:57 min/mile in the final mile. This led to a finish time of 3:45:30, with an overall pace of 8:36 min/mile. Compared to the 2024 Mesa Marathon, this time reflected a slight increase. The consistent early pace indicates strong initial endurance, while focusing on maintaining speed in the final miles could yield stronger future results. Encouraging statistic: top 10% placement in early splits within division.