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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Carson Rey #19404 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Division Finish in 10K Carson Rey achieved a remarkable personal milestone in the 2026 Mesa Marathon, completing the 10K race with a time of 31:23 and maintaining an average pace of 5:03 min/mile. Carson's strategic pacing allowed him to excel, especially with a standout mile at 4:54, his fastest split. Finishing 7th overall out of 2,851 participants and 6th among male competitors, Carson secured 2nd place in his division (M25-29), maintaining a consistent division performance throughout. Building on previous race experience, Carson improved his 10K performance by shaving nearly 3 minutes off his time from the 2025 Mesa Marathon. His consistent speed in each mile split shows progress in endurance and pacing strategy. For continued growth, Carson might focus on maintaining the momentum from his strongest split across other segments, as this approach could yield further improvements. Overall, his execution in this race delivers an excellent stepping stone for future competitions.