Ken Gardner #18514
10K
February 14, 2026
44:12
Chip Time
7:07
Pace (min/miles)
6.2
Distance
PERFORMANCE
112
2533
Overall
84
1085
Male
11
139
M35-39
Rankings
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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Ken Gardner #18514 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles
Consistent Pace, Competitive Drive Ken Gardner completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K with an official time of 44:12, maintaining a steady average pace of 7:07 min/mile. Notably consistent, his performance in this race underscores a solid competitive approach with even pacing, showcased by his split times between 7:09 and 7:12 for most miles, except a speedy 6:54 split in the final stretch. This strategic finish is crucial for cementing his position, ranking 11th in the M35-39 division. His overall and gender positions were 112th and 84th, respectively, out of 2851 participants. Ken's history in the Mesa Marathon events highlights his progress over the years. The current 10K result marks an improvement from a 46:01 finish in 2025. His return to sub-45 tactical racing is encouraging, particularly matching close to his impressive 2019 half marathon pace of 7:07 min/mile. Continued focus on maintaining this performance will likely yield further success.
