Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Brittney Petrakovitz #13069 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Effort in the Mesa Marathon In the 2026 Mesa Marathon, Brittney Petrakovitz completed the 26.2-mile race with a total elapsed time of 5:11:06, maintaining an average pace of 11:52 min/mile. Starting strong with a 10:07 min/mile pace in her first mile, she displayed consistency but encountered slower paces in later miles, such as 12:39 min/mile at mile 11. Her fastest mile was the first, where she managed to secure positions within her gender and division effectively, ranking 669th in gender and 95th in her division. Brittney showed determination, as seen in her performance, where she managed to maintain an even pace across multiple segments. There was a notable performance during mile seven with a split pace of 10:01 min/mile. Compared to her past half marathon performances, Brittney showed improved average pacing, especially noteworthy after her previous half marathon in 2025. Continuous pacing work, particularly in the latter stages of the race, might contribute to further enhancements in her performance.