Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Seth Knoebel #12287 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start with Tactical Adjustments Seth began the race with notable consistency, maintaining an initial pace around 9:47-9:50 min/mile through the first six miles. Notably, the eighth mile was a highlight, achieving a split time of 9:18, marking this as a strategically strong segment. It was during this part of the race where Seth made his way to the 93rd position in his division, showing the effectiveness of maintaining a consistent early pace. As the race progressed into the second half, Seth's pace adjusted, demonstrating endurance, but he experienced a gradual slowdown. This deceleration resulted in splits of over 12:00 min/mile between miles 17 and 23, and a final pace of 11:15 min/mile overall. To improve future performance, focusing on maintaining pace or conserving energy for later miles could help evade the late-race slowdown. Nonetheless, Seth's finish in the top 66% overall highlights the endurance and determination displayed throughout the marathon.