Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jordan Sherry #13439 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start, Challenges in the Finish Jordan Sherry from Goodyear, AZ, participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon, clocking a total time of 3:50:10 over the 26.2-mile course, averaging an 8:47 min/mile pace. He ranked 1180 out of 3509 participants overall and 783 in the male category. Jordan's splits show a consistent start, with a notably strong performance by mile 3 at a 7:13 min/mile pace, and his fastest split was at mile 1 at 7:08 min/mile. Mid-race splits remained consistent, with mile 8 reaching an impressive 7:21 min/mile. However, there was a marked slowdown in the later stages, starting at mile 14, where his pace noticeably dropped to 9:40 min/mile. The final miles explored the upper end of his pace spectrum, culminating in a 10:30 min/mile at mile 26. Jordan's performance suggests potential in maintaining his early race pace, with room for strategic adjustments to sustain it towards the finish. A closer look at the pacing strategy for the latter half could enhance endurance in future events.