Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Hidalty Cotto #18284 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Steady Momentum Hidalty Cotto maintained an impressively consistent pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon. Beginning with a strong start, she completed the first mile in 10:01, sustaining this pace through the second mile. Her overall pace for the 10K was 10:29 min/mile, demonstrating steady and controlled effort across the race. The splits indicate a gradual slow down, particularly notable is the fifth mile, which Hidalty completed in 11:23, the slowest of her splits. Ending with a total time of 1:05:01, she ranked 50th in her division (F40-44) and 455th among female competitors. Focusing on maintaining a slightly faster pace in the later stages could lead to improved rankings. Keep up the dedication, as this strategy lays a solid foundation for stronger finishes in future races.