Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Kelvin Nova Jr. #10456 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Start, Steady Finish During the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K, Kelvin Nova Jr. achieved a steady performance with an overall finish time of 1:04:54, averaging a pace of 10:28 min/mile. Starting with a strong initial mile at a 10:04 pace, Kelvin showed consistent progress across the early splits, maintaining a pace between 9:59 and 10:08 min/mile for the first three miles. His position varied, peaking at 491st place overall in the first mile. By the third mile, Kelvin improved to 468th overall. In the latter half, Kelvin faced tougher conditions but remained focused. He completed the fourth mile in 11:03, and the subsequent miles recorded paces of 11:10 and 10:45. Overall, he placed 47th out of the M19-24 division participants, a commendable position amidst 2851 total participants. Maintaining his mid-race tempo and finding opportunities to speed up towards the end could further enhance future performances. Keep focusing on pacing strategies from this experience.