Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Mindy Haas #11893 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Strong Effort with Opportunity in Split Management Mindy, representing KCRC, completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon with a consistent performance, finishing in a time of 3:58:20 with an average pace of 9:05 min/mile over the full 26.2 miles. Notably, she maintained an impressively even pace throughout the first half of the race, with her initial splits all falling in the 8:39 to 8:50 min/mile range, showcasing a strong start. A highlight was her quick 8:28 min/mile pace at mile 7, a sign of her potential for speed. In the latter half, her pace slightly declined with splits ranging mostly from 8:50 to 9:55 min/mile. Mindy occupied a finishing position of 1360 out of 3509 participants, placing 51st in her division (F45-49). A focus for upcoming races might be refining pacing strategy in the second half, particularly targeting reduced time over miles 20-24, to further enhance her overall time. Continuing to leverage her strong start can provide momentum through the finish.