Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jennifer Montemayor #16435 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Progress and Strong Finish Jennifer Montemayor displayed balanced pacing during the 2026 Mesa Marathon, completing the half marathon with an impressive overall time of 1:54:48 and an average pace of 8:45 min/mile. Notable improvements in pace are evident between Mile 4, with a split time of 8:44 min/mile, and Mile 5, dropping to 8:32. Consistently maintaining her pace, she achieved her fastest splits at Mile 13 with an 8:25 min/mile pace, showcasing her strong finishing capabilities. Throughout the race, Jennifer maintained an overall placement within the top third, finishing 1174th out of 4125 participants and 20th in her division of F50-54. Her performance particularly shone as she moved up the ranks with a noteworthy leap at Mile 8, reaching 16th place in her division. Working on maintaining early race pace through the challenging mid-section could further enhance her overall race performance. Keep pushing, Jennifer!