Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Carter Reed #19389 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Progression with Strong Finish Carter Reed from Gilbert, AZ, participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon's 10K, achieving a total time of 1:25:17 with an overall pace of 13:45 min/mile. Notably, his pace improved progressively through the race, highlighting a strategic approach to his performance. His fastest mile was the final one, completed in 9:52, demonstrating strong finishing strength. Carter's placements within his division (M19-24) varied, reaching as high as 41st place at the 3-mile mark. The initial mile at a 17:30 pace showed a careful start, possibly to conserve energy, followed by significant gains in the subsequent miles. Despite fluctuations in his overall and gender placements, peaking earlier and then moderating, the race data shows a consistent and well-managed pace distribution, emphasizing the importance of pacing and endurance training for future events. Carter's performance for Team Reed Fam displays potential for growth with focused pace consistency work.