Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Scott Morken #19146 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace Showcase Scott Morken demonstrated a consistent performance in the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K, holding a steady pace throughout. Starting with an 8:09 min/mile, he quickly increased his speed, consistently improving with each mile. His fastest splits were miles 4 and 5, both clocked at 7:45 min/mile. This helped him achieve an overall time of 48:24, translating to a solid 7:48 min/mile pace across the 6.2-mile course. Scott maintained a strong position within the M45-49 division, finishing 10th despite fluctuations in his overall placements. Notably, he improved his overall position at mile 3, moving up to 120th place before completing the race 199th overall out of 2851 participants. As part of The Rusty Snails team, this performance highlights his potential for strategic pacing and offers a solid foundation for future races. To enhance results, focus could be placed on sustaining early speed gains without position drops after mile 3.