Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Kalia Kapeliela #18820 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Impressive Progress with Faster Initial and Final Splits Kalia Kapeliela delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K. Notably, she achieved her best time of 50:31, maintaining a solid average pace of 8:09 min/mile. Her first mile clocked in at 7:36, marking her as a front-runner by securing the 1st spot in her division at that stage. She finished 6th in her division with a steady gain from her previous races, improving her overall placement compared to past years. Analyzing her splits reveals a commendable final mile effort with a split time of 7:35, matching her strong opening mile pace. Such consistency and closing strength indicate optimal pacing strategy improvements. Though her pace slightly fluctuated mid-race, focusing on maintaining a steady pace could prevent such drops in the future. Building upon this experience, Kalia is positioned well for continued enhancement in future events. Keep the momentum going, Kalia!