Anay Gupta #18608
10K
February 14, 2026
57:05
Chip Time
9:12
Pace (min/miles)
6.2
Distance
PERFORMANCE
564
2533
Overall
370
1085
Male
20
40
M15-18
Rankings
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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Anay Gupta #18608 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles
Consistent Performance with Strong Mid-Race Acceleration Anay Gupta executed a well-paced 10K at the 2026 Mesa Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 9:12 min/mile. Starting with a split of 9:02 min/mile in the first mile, there was a slight increase in pace, recording 9:14 and 9:21 for the second and third miles respectively. Anay showed impressive acceleration in the third mile, improving his placement from 314th to 192nd in the M15-18 division, a noteworthy achievement. In the final stage, Anay paced strongly, logging a negative split with a final mile pace of 9:01 min/mile, concluding the race with an overall time of 57:05. Though the standings were lower in the male category, finishing 368th, his ability to maintain a consistent rhythm and demonstrate an increase in speed mid-race is commendable. Encouragement is due for the remarkable effort in the middle section, which shows potential for further improvement in future races.
