Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Johnny Kapeliela #18819 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strategic Pacing Johnny Kapeliela showcased a consistent race strategy at the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K. Starting with a steady pace of 6:26 min/mile for the first mile, Johnny maintained an average pace of 6:19 min/mile over the course. His mile splits closely aligned, showing strategic pacing, with the fastest segment being mile 6 at 6:00 min/mile. Johnny ranked 4th in his division, M40-44, highlighting strong competitiveness. Notably, he improved his finish time from a previous 10K race in 2024 by nearly a minute. Analyzing his performance trajectory, Johnny shows marked improvement compared to past results, including a significant difference from a 2022 10K. His racing consistency is commendable, staying within a tight pace range across all splits. Moving forward, Johnny might focus on maintaining the strong finish while leveraging early race energy more efficiently to potentially enhance overall placement. Great work as part of the Flyin' Hawaiians!