Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Ashley Schwarte #21138 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Progress with Key Improvements Ashley Schwarte completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K, finishing with a total time of 1:35:55, achieving an overall pace of 15:28 min/mile. Her performance improved notably at mile three, where she recorded her fastest split at 13:11 min/mile, showing potential for even faster paces. She ranked 1224th in her gender category and 181st in the F30-34 division among 2851 participants. While maintaining a consistent performance, her splits suggest focusing on sustaining the faster pace seen during the third mile for longer periods. Notably, the first mile was completed in 13:46, which indicates a strong start. For future races, maintaining the early pace during subsequent miles could lead to improved overall times. Keep building on the enthusiasm and endurance displayed in this race, especially highlighting the mid-race surge, which shows capability for improving performances in future events.