Nicole Leal #20854
10K
February 14, 2026
42:53
Chip Time
6:54
Pace (min/miles)
6.2
Distance
PERFORMANCE
83
2533
Overall
20
1443
Female
8
237
F25-29
Rankings
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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Nicole Leal #20854 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles
Consistent Performance Throughout the Race Nicole Leal maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K. Her splits were noteworthy, with her fastest mile being 6:29 between the 5th and 6th mile. She completed the race with a final time of 42:53, averaging a pace of 6:55 min/mile. Nicole finished 83rd overall out of 2851 participants and placed 8th in her division (F25-29). In comparing her performance to the previous Mesa Marathon races, Nicole's time slightly increased from her 2023 performance, where she finished in 42:09 with a 6:47 min/mile average. However, she demonstrated a strong ability to recover her pace after a slower second mile, demonstrating resilience and strategic pacing. For future races, Nicole might focus on maintaining her momentum beyond the first mile to achieve her previous best of 6:47 min/mile. Her consistent effort is commendable and reflects her commitment to the sport.
