Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Janette Portillo #13110 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Notable Gains in Second Half Janette Portillo showed a consistent and evenly managed performance throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon, completing the 26.2 miles with a finishing time of 6:12:56 and an average pace of 14:14 min/mile. Janette maintained a relatively consistent pacing strategy. Noteworthy is the improvement during Mile 8, where she recorded her fastest placement jumps, moving up to 1883rd overall and 92nd in her division for that segment. Starting the race at an 11:14 min/mile pace in the first mile, Janette saw incremental increases in her split times, moving toward a 16:04 min/mile pace in Mile 26. While her overall place was 2908th among 3509 participants, Janette showed potential in areas where her position significantly improved, such as Mile 8. To enhance future performances, incorporating speed work into her training regime might maintain and capitalize on the earlier pace noted around the 10K mark in her last shorter event.