Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Roxanne Ruiz #21025 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Roxanne Ruiz delivered a solid performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K, exhibiting consistent splits and a strong finish. Beginning with a pace of 8:05 min/mile in the first mile, she gradually increased her speed. By the third mile, she improved her pace to 7:51 min/mile, holding steady through the fourth and fifth miles. Her sixth mile was particularly impressive, achieving her fastest split time of 7:23 min/mile, showcasing her ability to keep up momentum towards the end. Finishing with an elapsed time of 48:15 and an average pace of 7:46 min/mile, Roxanne ranked 9th in her division (F35-39). She maintained strong placements, consistently staying within the top ten of her division. A slight increase in speed in future races might help improve her overall and gender placements. Her progress since the 2024 Mesa Marathon demonstrates significant improvement in her pacing strategy from longer events to shorter races.