Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Sherrie Bontilao #11015 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start and Keen Finish Sherrie Bontilao completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon with a total time of 5:57:11 and an overall pace of 13:38 min/mile. Notably, she started strong with a consistent pace, mostly maintaining within the 12 to 13 minutes per mile range before gradually settling into a slightly slower finish. During the initial splits, her pace hovered around 12:24 to 12:39 min/mile, contributing to her solid start. Sherrie showed notable resilience, maintaining consistent placements, particularly in her gender and division categories. She finished 154th in her division (F40-44) out of a competitive field, highlighting her persistence. Her team effort with Bisdak likely provided good motivation throughout the race. While maintaining a steadier pace could help improve overall finish time, Sherrie demonstrated a commendable ability to persevere through the latter miles, which is a valuable attribute in marathon racing. Continuing to refine her pacing strategy will be key in future events.