Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Rose Sarrosa #13347 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Late Race Variations Rose Sarrosa completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon with an overall time of 5:48:16 and an average pace of 13:17 per mile. Her race day started strong, keeping her pace steady within the first few miles with an early pace of just under 10 minutes per mile. Notably, the first three miles were within a close range of each other at an average of 9:45 min/mile. However, the pace began to fluctuate more significantly beyond the midpoint of the race. In terms of placement, Rose finished 77th in her division for females aged 50-54. Her most improved segment was between miles 11 and 12, where she reached a division place of 32. Her overall and gender placements were competitive, as she moved up and down the rankings during the race. For future races, examining the latter half could provide insights into sustaining early pace consistency throughout the race.