Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Drew Piazza #20972 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish Drew Piazza delivered a commendable performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K event. Notably, Drew maintained a steady pace throughout the race, demonstrating remarkable consistency with an overall pace of 5:28 min/mile. In each of the six splits, Drew's times hovered closely around that range, with a particularly strong final mile at 5:10 min/mile, showcasing an impressive finishing kick. This final sprint helped Drew secure the 17th position out of 2,851 participants, marking him 13th among male competitors and 3rd in his M30-34 division. Throughout the race, Drew never fell below 19th position overall, confirming his solid standing among competitors. A slight slowdown was observed around the third mile, with a split pace of 5:42 min/mile, but this was efficiently countered by the subsequent substantial pick-up in speed. For future races, focusing on sustaining speed through the middle stages could further enhance overall performance. The steady pacing and strong finish are noteworthy successes in this race.