Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Cristi Van Horn #19734 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Start but Slowdown Noted in Later Splits Cristi Van Horn completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K with an overall time of 1:50:32, maintaining an average pace of 17:49 min/mile. Over the 6.2 miles, her pacing displayed an expected progression, as initial performance was strongest with a first-mile pace of 16:26 min/mile. The steady split results show gradually increasing times, eventually reaching 19:16 min/mile in the last mile. Analysis reveals that her overall pace increased slightly after the second mile, with splits ranging from around 17 to over 19 minutes per mile. Despite this pacing pattern, Cristi demonstrated persistence and maintained a consistent place in her division by hovering near 120 throughout the race. For future races, focusing on maintaining her initial split pace in the later miles might enhance performance further. Congratulations on a strong start and perseverance throughout the race!