Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Paul Perry #19301 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Gains and Strong Finish Paul Perry displayed a commendable performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K. He completed the race with a total time of 52:19, which translates to an average pace of 8:26 min/mile. Notably, he improved his pace consistently with each mile, starting from 9:47 min/mile in the first mile to an impressive 7:38 min/mile by the last. This negative split strategy likely helped him move up in position, securing 49th in his division (M25-29) out of a total of 2851 participants. Paul's progress throughout the race is evident from his climbing positions. He started at 446th place overall and finished 327th. His steady improvement in pace after the first mile is something to leverage for future races. One area to focus on could be accelerating his starting mile pace or strategizing for an even faster second half, maintaining the positive momentum he's capable of generating. Keep up the great effort with your team, "We Thought This Was a 5K."