Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Annie Oakes #19224 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Annie Oakes demonstrated steady pacing throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K. Her split times remained fairly consistent, starting with a 10:29 min/mile and gradually improving to a 9:19 min/mile by the last mile. This impressive negative split approach suggests a strong, deliberate strategy that led to an overall elapsed time of 1:02:48, placing her 29th in the F45-49 division. By gradually increasing her pace, Annie maintained focus and efficiency across the race. Compared to her past Mesa Marathon performances in 2020 and 2024, with times of 1:01:59 and 1:01:54, Annie displayed consistent performance even in different conditions. She may want to focus on improving her pacing earlier in the run to match her concluding pace, potentially aiming to bring down her opening mile closer to her strongest split. Her ability to finish strongly suggests the capacity for an even faster 10K in future races. Keep up the great effort, Annie!