Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Crystal Slater #10390 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish Crystal's run at the 2026 Mesa Marathon showed notable consistency throughout the race. Her overall elapsed time was 1:30:28 for the 10K, with an average pace of 14:35 min/mile. The most consistent aspect of her performance was her ability to maintain relatively steady pacing, particularly maintaining similar split times from mile 3 through mile 5. Her splits included a solid finish, with the fastest split of 13:01 occurring in the final mile. The placement changes across splits are intriguing, demonstrating fluctuations in overall and division ranks. Notably, Crystal improved her placement in the 3rd split, marking an admirable rank of 84th in her division. Strategically, maintaining such momentum through earlier portions of the race could enhance overall positioning further. Her performance highlights the importance of pacing and finishing strong, potentially identifying areas where focused speed work could be beneficial in future races. Great representation from Black Girls RUN!