Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Idalia Beltran #18049 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strategic Splits Idalia Beltran completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K with a total time of 56:58 and an average pace of 9:11 min/mile. Her split times varied slightly but demonstrated consistent pacing throughout. Her best split pace was 8:39 min/mile, recorded between miles 1 and 2. She placed 22nd in her F35-39 division, with a notable improvement observed in the third mile, where she achieved the 10th position within her age group. Analyzing her performance, Idalia finished 553rd among 2,851 participants overall and was 190th among female competitors. Her positions shifted across the splits, indicating potential for fine-tuning her pacing strategy in the latter parts of the race. Despite slowing slightly in the latter halves, she maintained near-uniform pacing, which is commendable. For the next race, Idalia might focus on sustaining the impressive pace she established in the early miles through to the finish, leveraging her strong middle section.