Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Mackenzie Williams #10403 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Measured Pacing Mackenzie Williams completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K with an overall time of 1:21:18, achieving an average pace of 13:06 minutes per mile. A participant in the F19-24 division, Mackenzie ranked 111th in her division out of 2851 total runners, showcasing her determination and perseverance. Analyzing the splits, Mackenzie started strong with a first-mile pace of 11:34 min/mile. As the race progressed, her pace understandably slowed, with the final two miles showing improvement compared to the gradual slowdown experienced between miles two and five. Notably, Mackenzie demonstrated a solid recovery in the sixth mile, completing it in 13:12, her second fastest split. In future races, considering strategies for even pacing could enhance her performance and maintain more consistent speed throughout all segments of the race.