Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Paula Trespalacios #13731 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace Improvement and Strong Finish Paula Trespalacios demonstrated notable performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon. With a final time of 3:41:44, Paula maintained an average pace of 8:27 min/mile, showing improvement from previous races. Notably, a consistent pacing strategy was evident, with occasional split times clocking less than 8:10 min/mile, exemplifying strong effort during the later miles. Her Elapsed Time has decreased from 3:43:23 in 2024 and 3:44:07 in 2025, indicating steady progress. She placed 996th in an event with 3509 participants, and managed to finish 297th among female runners, and 33rd in her division, F45-49. Paula's strong segment performance came in miles 19 and 24-26, where she adjusted her pace effectively, recording split times of 8:08 to 8:12 min/mile. For future races, Paula might focus on stabilizing her pace in the early to mid stages to maintain energy for a stronger finish. Overall, the consistent commitment to improving time and pace highlights commendable progress and a promising trajectory.