Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Kalene Gillespie #11795 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Improvement with Consistent Pace Kalene Gillespie showcased an improved performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon, finishing the 26.2-mile race in 5:41:35 with an average pace of 13:02 min/mile. This reflects a significant enhancement from her previous years finish of 6:09:57 at the same event. Her splits varied, with a strong finish at Mile 12, clocking a split pace of 11:36 min/mile, and a swift split pace of 12:18 min/mile during Mile 8. Notably, her finishing pace marked a consistent improvement from her previous average pace of 14:07 min/mile. Kalenes overall placement was 2761st out of 3509 participants, positioning her 1089th among females and 157th in her F30-34 division. Key areas to focus on for future races could include maintaining a steadier pace in the later miles where her splits slowed, such as Mile 24, which she completed in 15:11. Keep up the great effort and determination, Kalene, and continue to work on pacing endurance!