Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Michael Malin #12549 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish Michael Malin showcased steady pacing in the 2026 Mesa Marathon, completing the race with a time of 2:57:03, resulting in an overall placement of 162 out of 3,509 participants. His average pace was 6:45 min/mile, demonstrating consistency throughout the race. A standout moment was at mile 23 with a slight decrease in pace, recording a split time of 7:05. Despite this, he showed remarkable resilience by maintaining a remarkably steady pace close to his average just before this point. Throughout the race, Michael managed to maintain a strong division placement, finishing 36th in the M25-29 category. The most impressive segment occurred at mile 8, recording an efficient split pace of 6:28 min/mile, marking his best pace during the race. These metrics suggest room for potential improvements around miles 23-25, but overall, Michael demonstrated robust performance and steady cadence in his marathon with The Flock team.