Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Eliza Allen #10774 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Eliza Allen participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon, representing BYUXMesa Marathon. She completed the 26.2-mile course in 4:43:38, averaging a pace of 10:49 min/mile. Eliza placed 2159th overall out of 3509 participants and stood out by finishing 100th in the F19-24 division. Notably, her performance was consistent with an impressive closing split of 9:21 min/mile during the final mile, suggesting a well-executed race strategy with a strong finish. In her splits, Eliza demonstrated consistency and resilience. Her pace varied minimally, maintaining around 10 to 11 minutes per mile, except for the fifth mile and toward the end at the 26-mile mark where her fastest pace emerged. Her overall positioning within her gender and age division remained stable, with a notable peak at the 12th mile where she ranked 47th in her division. As she prepares for future races, focusing on mid-race endurance might further enhance her performance.