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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Mark Dangerfield #11395 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance Earns Top Division Place Mark Dangerfield, competing in the 2026 Mesa Marathon, achieved a final time of 4:23:31 with an average pace of 10:03 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Notably, Mark secured the 1st place in the M75-79 age division among 3,509 participants. The consistency within the first half of the race was evident, maintaining paces around 9:30 min/mile, particularly strong through miles 6 to 14. His standout split was a swift 8:48 min/mile during mile 7, demonstrating impressive early race pacing. Mark's pacing declined towards the marathon's end, notably in miles 24 to 26, where the times stretched to 11:39 and 15:06 min/mile, respectively. This is a potential area for future focus. Despite this, his ability to maintain an overall placing of 1842 highlights perseverance and experience. Reviewing split pacing and stamina strategies towards the latter half of the race could enhance future outcomes, further building on his solid record of division placements.