Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Todd Banning #10890 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Performance Earns Top Division Ranking Todd Banning completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon with a time of 2:34:54, maintaining a solid average pace of 5:54 min/mile across the 26.2-mile course. His performance secured him 2nd place in the M35-39 division, out of 3509 participants overall. Notably, he achieved a 1st place finish in his division for the 19th mile with a swift 5:53 split. The race saw Banning display consistent pacing, managing to balance his efforts while adjusting when necessary. Although some miles were slightly slower, such as the 25th mile at 6:12 min/mile, he efficiently regained pace. His ability to close strongly with a 5:57 final mile highlights strategic race management. For future races, focusing on maintaining a more consistent pace in the later stages could provide even better results. Keep working on those mid-race miles to sustain the strong finish you demonstrated here. Overall, excellent job!