Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Kaylee Gillespie #11797 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Strong Finish Kaylee Gillespie demonstrated remarkable consistency during the 2026 Mesa Marathon. She completed the marathon with an elapsed time of 5:28:09, maintaining an average pace of 12:31 min/mile. Across the 26.2-mile course, Kaylee managed to keep a steady rhythm, beginning with a 11:58 min/mile pace during the first mile and concluding with an 11:56 min/mile in the final mile. Her strongest performance was between miles 24 and 25, where she achieved splits of 11:16 and 11:12 min/mile respectively. Noteworthy is her ability to maintain a consistent position, finishing 2673rd overall out of 3509 participants, and 1056th among females. Within her division, Female 30-34, Kaylee secured the 148th position. She demonstrated resilience with pacing consistency, but there were some fluctuations, especially a slower split at mile 15 at 17:30. Consider focusing on maintaining an even pace throughout to enhance overall performance.Overall, her performance reflects a solid foundation to build upon.