Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Horacio Lopez #12479 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Division Finish Horacio Lopez showcased impressive pacing throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon. His elapsed time was 2:37:13 with an average pace of 6:00 min/mile. Notably consistent, his splits varied minimally, with the fastest at mile 11 with a 5:45 min/mile pace, and the slowest occurring at mile 23 with a 6:19 min/mile pace. His early race position fluctuated, starting in 37th place and ultimately closing the race in striking positions during the latter miles. Lopez placed 22nd overall and notably took 2nd place in his M45-49 division out of 3509 total participantsstrong results demonstrating skill and strategy. Focus on controlling pace dips after the 20-mile mark might further enhance future performances. His ability to remain near the top of his division speaks to his tenacity and capability, suggesting potential to maintain and even improve these results with experience.