Phil Stafa #19612
10K
February 14, 2026
43:12
Chip Time
6:57
Pace (min/miles)
6.2
Distance
PERFORMANCE
90
2533
Overall
68
1085
Male
2
56
M50-54
Rankings
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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Phil Stafa #19612 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles
Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Phil Stafa demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K. Starting with a 7:21 min/mile in the first mile, noticeably, he accelerated to a 6:58 min/mile by mile six. His overall time of 43:12 reflects an impressive average pace of 6:58 min/mile. Phil's performance secured him 90th place overall out of 2,851 participants and 68th in his gender category. Impressively, he placed 2nd in the M50-54 division twice in the later stages, which speaks volumes about his strength and competitiveness in his age group. His consistent improvement across splits is notable, particularly the significant drop from 7:21 to 6:38 during the progression of the race, which indicates his endurance and ability to manage a strategic build in speed. Continued focus on maintaining this effective pacing strategy can further solidify his performance in future events, especially aiming for a strong start as he moves forward. Keep up the great work, Phil!
