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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Irina Kranz #12308 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Irina Kranz, a 40-year-old runner from Mesa, AZ, completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon with an overall time of 3:53:25, running at an average pace of 8:54 min/mile. Throughout the 26.2-mile course, Irina demonstrated consistent pacing, particularly maintaining an average near her overall pace. Notable split times include mile 7 at 8:28 min/mile and mile 17 at 8:29 min/mile, both highlighting her capacity to infuse speed into her performance despite the length of the race. Irina placed 417th among female participants and 70th in her division (F40-44). Her strongest divisional performance was towards the end, improving her rank to 38th at mile 24, signaling a competent late-race push. While the overall pace was slightly slower than her previous half marathon pace of 8:28 min/mile, the marathon's completion with a strong finish is commendable. Focusing on the maintenance of high speeds over extended distances could help improve future marathon times.