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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Daniel Perkins #10660 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Splits with a Remarkable Finish in Age Division Daniel Perkins from Saint Louis displayed remarkable consistency in his splits during the 2026 Mesa Marathon. Starting strong, he completed the first mile in 5:48. His pace remained steady, hovering around the 5:50 to 6:05 min/mile range throughout the race. Notably, Daniel matched his fastest split in mile 18 with a 5:40, demonstrating a strong surge late in the race. He maintained a steady average pace of 6:00 min/mile, finishing the marathon in 2:37:28. Daniel placed 8th in his M30-34 age division out of a total of 3509 participants. He managed to improve his overall position towards the end, with a highlight at mile 23 where his division placing peaked at 3rd. Steadiness marked his journey, but building on the dips in pacing around miles 19 and 25-26 could further elevate future performances. Overall, Daniel showcased his endurance and consistency, especially in the latter halves of the race.