Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Emil Cheng #11224 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Improvement In Marathon Performance Emil Cheng's performance in the 2026 Mesa Marathon demonstrated consistent improvement compared to his previous races. He completed the 26.2 miles in 4:19:20, achieving an average pace of 9:53 min/mile. Notably, Emil's splits were relatively steady, with his fastest mile at 8:21 during the second mile and the most significant slowdown in the 19th mile at 11:47. He placed 73rd in his division, which shows a resilient performance as participation increases. It's commendable to see Emil's progress. His time improved from previous events: 4:23:53 in the 2025 Mesa Marathon and 4:30:09 in 2024. There was also a noticeable improvement in his division placement over larger fields. For the next races, focusing on maintaining early mile paces through to the latter miles might aid in even more time reductions. His dedication and efforts, particularly evident in the closing miles, are something to build upon. Keep up the great work!