Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Janelle Miller #12726 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Janelle Miller demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 8:48 to 9:31 minutes per mile. Notably, her most consistent split came at mile 3 with a pace of 8:41, evidencing her ability to sustain an efficient rhythm early in the race. Throughout the marathon, she managed to keep her pace fluctuations relatively low, except for a slight slow down just past the halfway mark. Her final stretch was impressive, recording a strong 9:21 split at mile 26. Overall, she covered the marathon distance in 4:09:23, placing 83rd in her division. For future races, Janelle might consider focusing on maintaining momentum during the later stages, as indicated by the gradual pace increase beyond mile 16. By continuing to build on this performance and leveraging her pacing consistency, she stands poised to further enhance her race outcomes.