Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Kea Kister #20834 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Kea Kister participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K, completing the race with an overall time of 1:53:24 and an average pace of 18:17 min/mile. Throughout the race, Kea showcased commendable consistency and endurance. The first mile was completed in 17:38, marking her fastest pace. Particularly notable is the strong finish in her last mile, achieved in 18:30, demonstrating a focused conclusion to her race. An analysis of split performance indicates a consistent effort, with the splits mostly ranging between 17:27 and 20:13 min/mile. Improvements can be made in maintaining the early pace throughout the race, potentially improving overall placement. Kea placed 85th in her division and 1375th among female participants, highlighting her contribution to her team, "In Unity and Love. org." Maintaining strong pacing at the beginning and end suggests potential for pacing improvements during the mid-sections to enhance overall performance.