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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Seth Hathaway #18650 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance With a Strong Finish Seth Hathaway participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K, completing the race with an impressive elapsed time of 50:12 and an average pace of 8:05 min/mile. His splits showed a commendable consistency, with four of the six miles clocking around an 8:11 min/mile pace. Seth achieved a remarkable surge during the final mile, improving his pace to 7:45 min/mile, which positively impacted his overall performance. Maintaining even splits for most of the race, Seth started with splits of 8:24 and then progressed with an increase in pace. Notably, his final mile was his fastest, showcasing endurance and potential for strategic race pacing. While his overall place was 253rd from 2,851 participants, focusing on maintaining earlier splits in the 7:58 range might further enhance performance. Seth's efforts within the M30-34 division placed him consistently throughout the event, reflecting his dedication as part of the "We Thought This Was a 5K" team.