Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Graham Boorse #11017 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pace with Key Improvements Graham Boorse completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon with a time of 4:47:42, maintaining an overall pace of 10:58 min/mile. Throughout the race's 26.2 miles, there was a notable consistency in his pacing, although some variation was observed during the race. Notably, his pace improved in mile 16 to an impressive 9:55 min/mile. His performance stood out, particularly in mile 12, where he advanced significantly, placing 899th overall in that mile, suggesting strategic burst efforts. From previous years' performances, Graham has made commendable progress. Comparing this year's pace to past marathons, he improved from 11:08 min/mile in 2022 to 10:58 min/mile, demonstrating more efficient race management. His positioning in the M50-54 division increased as the race progressed, indicating a strong finish. While there's an opportunity to work on maintaining consistent speed in the later stages of the race, his performance shows a solid trajectory of improvement and competitive spirit.