Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Meilani Kapeliela #18822 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Improvement in Consistent Performance Meilani Kapeliela participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K event, showing a consistent performance throughout her race. With a final time of 1:10:19, she completed the 6.2-mile course at an average pace of 11:20 min/mile. Notably, this year's race time was her fastest so far, having shaved over half a minute from her previous performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Her splits suggest she started strong with a 10:28 pace in the first mile but showed a gradual slow-down, something to consider addressing in future races. While Meilani finished 70th in her division, improvement is reflected in her overall pacing and endurance. Her performance highlights a steady pace in the latter part of the race, as evidenced by her faster pace at mile six compared to mile four. Continued focus on pacing strategy might assist in sustaining early speed in future races, which could lead to further improvements.