Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Kellie Stroupe #21070 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Notable Pace Improvement Kellie Stroupe completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K with an impressive finish time of 36:13, achieving an average pace of 5:50 min/mile. Her performance secured her 5th place in her gender and 2nd in the F25-29 division, emphasizing her competitive edge. Kellie maintained a strong pace throughout the race, with her initial mile at 5:31 and consistently keeping below 6 minutes per mile, demonstrating well-paced efforts. Compared to her previous 10K performances at the Mesa Marathon, Kellie achieved significant improvements. She reduced her elapsed time by over a minute compared to her 2023 race and performed better than her 2024 showing. The splits reveal her dedication, managing to keep variations minimal with a strong surge at mile 6, clocking 5:34. This highlights her endurance and potential for future races. Focusing on maintaining this pace could yield even more impressive results in upcoming competitions.