Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Ruth Nosacka #12918 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish Ruth Nosacka showcased remarkable consistency during the 2026 Mesa Marathon. Maintaining an average pace of 8:49 min/mile over 26.2 miles, her performance demonstrated steady pacing, especially noticeable in the consistent split times between miles 13 to 18, where she held an 8:43 min/mile pace. Notably, Ruth achieved substantial improvements during the latter half of the race, managing a powerful surge in mile 24 with a split time of 8:29, her fastest for the marathon. Throughout the race, Ruth showed notable placement fluctuations, particularly during mile 8, where she moved up to 59th place in her division. Her race completion in 3:51:18 placed her 1207th overall, 405th among females, and secured her 70th place in the F25-29 division, amidst 3509 participants. While Ruth excelled in maintaining a consistent pace, exploring methods to further optimize speed in the final miles could enhance performance in future marathons. Keep up the excellent work!