Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Tracey Hage #11896 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finishing In the 2026 Mesa Marathon, Tracey Hage maintained a fairly steady pace, completing the race in 3:56:51 with an overall average of 9:02 min/mile. Her performance in the F55-59 division saw a solid placement at 16th. Notable in her splits was a strong finish in the last mile, clocking in at 8:37 min/mile, her fastest split of the race. This indicates a substantial capacity for endurance under racing conditions. Opportunities for future improvement lie in reducing time variations between splits, particularly in the middle segments. For instance, the split from mile 5 to 6 saw a notable slowdown to 9:49 min/mile. The inclusion of increased speed intervals into her training regimen may help enhance pace consistency throughout the race. With previous marathon experience, Tracey's consistent participation illustrates potential for further improved performances, given her running history and affiliation with the East Valley Runners.