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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jacob Martinez #12591 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace and Improved Finish Jacob Martinez delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course in 2:38:38 with an average pace of 6:03 min/mile. He placed 26th overall, 26th in the male category, and notably, 9th in his division (M30-34) out of 3,509 participants. His splits demonstrate consistent pacing, starting with a fast first mile at 5:48 and maintaining an effective range around 6:00 to 6:03 min/mile for most of the race. Notable periods include a strong surge from mile 11 to mile 12, where he improved his position significantly. For future training focus, maintaining the mid-race pace from miles 3 through 7 could benefit from some attention to avoid slowing. Encouragingly, his finish time reflects remarkable progress compared to his marathon debut, demonstrating growth and pacing consistency from his earlier races in 2017 to 2025. Continuing to work on speed endurance could further enhance performance in his division.