Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Clara Keith #12222 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent and Strong Performance at the Mesa Marathon Clara Keith completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon with an impressive overall time of 3:15:32, running at an average pace of 7:27 min/mile. Starting strong, Clara maintained a steady pace throughout the race, with split times ranging from 7:18 min/mile (at mile 2) to 7:40 min/mile (at mile 23). Notably, Clara improved her placement as the race progressed, finishing in the top 65 for gender and top 15 for her division. Her ability to consistently hold a pace under 7:30 min/mile demonstrates her endurance and training. In total, Clara placed 15th in her F25-29 division out of numerous competitors. The latter half of her race showed strong pacing, with the final mile split at 7:17 min/mile. Clara's split times, particularly after mile 20, show a keen ability to maintain form and speed despite race fatigue. Moving forward, maintaining the momentum she showed in her final miles could help improve her placement further. Keep up the great work!