Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Joshua Craig #18293 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Improvement with Accelerated Finish Joshua Craig completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K with a total time of 55:08, maintaining an average pace of 8:53 min/mile. This performance placed him 463rd overall out of 2851 participants, and 22nd in his male 45-49 age division. Notably, Joshua improved upon his previous 10K time from the 2025 Mesa Marathon, where he finished with a time of 1:02:33. This year, his split times reveal a strong finish with the final mile completed in 8:18, his fastest pace of the race. Throughout the race, Joshua demonstrated a decreasing split time trend, starting at 9:09 for the first mile and improving each mile. Maintaining a pace of 9:04 min/mile or better in the later stages highlights effective race strategy and stamina. Continuing to focus on sustained pacing from the beginning might further enhance his overall performance in upcoming races. Keep up the excellent progress and dedication to improvement!