Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Ally Emond #11580 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Opportunities for Improvement in Finish Time Ally maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 4:14:02 and an average pace of 9:41 min/mile. Consistency was a strong point, as evident from her splits, which mostly remained within the 9:22 to 10:50 min/mile range, with most tending closer to her average. Notable moments include her faster 8th mile at a 9:08 pace. Her overall placement was 1658 out of 3509 participants. While Ally didn't place highly within the Female 25-29 division, reaching 114th position in her category, she demonstrated resilience and effective pace management over the marathon distance. Her pacing consistency between the 9th and 15th miles showed strength. However, the pace slowed, particularly in the mid- to late-20 range. This presents a chance to identify specific factors, such as fatigue or race strategy, that might optimize future performance in the latter segments of the race.