Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jeff Scaturro #13354 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Jeff Scaturro maintained a steady pace at the outset of the 2026 Mesa Marathon, completing the first mile in 7:00 and the first 8 miles all under a 7:30 pace. His strong performance in these initial splits placed him as high as 413th in the overall standings. From miles 9 through 15, Jeff showed admirable consistency, hovering around the 7:15-7:20 pace, highlighting his capability to manage long stretches at a strong pace. From mile 18 onwards, the pace decelerated, notably with mile 19 taking 9:50. Despite this, he continued to give a resilient performance through the finish, recording a final completion time of 3:44:22. He finished 1055th out of 3509 participants, making him 726th among male competitors. Future races could be improved by maintaining the early pace during the latter stages, possibly focusing on endurance training in preparation for marathon distances.