Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Kevin Ford #11679 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish Kevin Ford executed a commendable marathon performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon with an overall finish time of 2:51:24, maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:32 min/mile. He experienced an overall elevation from 363rd to 89th place, showcasing a remarkable move in the standings. Notably, his splits show carefully managed pacing with earlier miles averaging around the 6:50 min/mile mark, and a brilliant closing mile at a striking 6:00 min/mile pace. An area for potential focus might be maintaining consistent pacing through miles 4 to 5, where there was a slight dip in speed. However, Kevin's ability to adapt and improve throughout the race is evident. For future races, maintaining that drive seen in the latter stages could be key to setting an even faster time. With more race experience, Kevin's performance is likely to become even more robust. Great persistence overall!