My name is Jerry Demeria. I am the 1:20 - 10 Km pacer. I have been a half marathon or 10 Km pacer in the Sask. Marathon for over 10 years. I am usually able to come in very close to my pace time. I have run 26 full marathons, well over 100 half marathons, and lots of 5 and 10 Km races.

On race morning, I will run 10-1’s and we likely will be a minute or so ahead of our pace at the 5 Km mark, so we will have a bit of time in the bank. I will lose that minute on the back half. You can hang with me and come in at 1:20,  or leave me in your dust if you are feeling “fast”

I like to help others achieve their goal pace, and be able to give back to the running community.

Hi, I'm Lynette Manuel and I'm excited to be the 30 mins - 5 KM pacer for this year! This is my fourth year as a pacer for the Sask Marathon weekend. I'm excited to pace some runners to new personal bests and help achieve goals!

Hello! My name is Kyle Touet and I’m the 4:00 Marathon pacer.
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While this is my first time pacing at the SasKMarathon, I’ve been running in the event since 2012, the last few being sub-4hr marathons. Lately, my focus has been ultrarunning events of 50+km, with the 118km Canadian Death Race in Grande Cache AB as my goal event this summer, but I still enjoy running road marathons!

My plan will be to maintain as close to a 5:41min/km pace as I can throughout, possibly banking a little time somewhere in the first 40km so we have a buffer when we hit the uphill section on Saskatchewan Crescent near the finish.

I’m looking forward to helping others crush their goals and would love to see you beat me on race day!

My name is Matt Ferrier and I am the 50 minute 10 Km pacer!
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I have recently got back into running and pacing, with the 2025 Saskatchewan Marathon being my fourth pacing event in the last two years. It is a huge point of pride for me to come very close, if not bang on, with my pace time. To achieve that, I like to run a consistent pace throughout the race. For me, that will look like running 5 minute kilometres, or just under, for the first 9 kilometres and then making any slight adjustments in the last kilometre. I absolutely love pacing and I look forward to May 25th and hopefully helping some more people achieve their goals!

My name is Corey “Flamingo Legs” Fisher. I am the 4:30 – Full Marathon pacer. This will be my FIRST experience as a pacer, but don’t let that worry you.  We will get to the finish line and a celebration will ensue. I have run one full marathon, two half marathons, and several shorter races. On race morning, the plan is to get you pumped up, loose, laughing and loving the decision you have made.  I am sure there will be nerves as well (which is a good thing).

The plan is to take 4:30:00/42.2 km OR 4:30:00/26.2 miles, which gives us our pace per km or mile.  In case Math is not your strong suit, we would be running approximately 6:35 kilometers OR 10:25 miles.

My name is Michael Dahlman, I am your two hour half marathon pacer.

I have completed countless half marathons, 16 marathons, a bunch of ultras and a couple 100 km + races. I have completed NY, Berlin, Chicago and Sydney for major marathons. Typically when I pace a group I run at a straight pace and slow down enough to slow down slightly at every hydration table - then get back up to our goal pace.

The goal will be to run an average 5:41/km with enough buffer to get everyone near the finish to "drain the gas tank" and complete well under two hours. I love seeing people push their limits and hit these major goals. I can't wait to see what we can accomplish this May.

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My name is Karen Wharington from North Battleford. I ran my first marathon in Sept 1989 as a Saskatoon Road Runners member, after running 4 years with the club for 10K and ½ marathons. There were only 3 females in the marathon at that time, and I had the privilege of running with a lady from Pennsylvania that was doing all the Canadian provinces. She kept me under control and I finished in 3:44:50. It is so great to see so many female marathon runners every year! I’ve since ran another 26 marathons, including Boston. I support the Saskatoon Road Runners and after years of racing, decided it was time to give back by volunteering on the course, or the last years as a pace bunny for the 10k and 5k. I am honored to be back this year, and plan to run splits about 6:50 per km to give us some room at the end.

Hi everyone, my name is Desirae and I’m looking forward to being the inaugural 10km Walk pacer for this year’s Saskatoon Marathon event! While only my second year in the race world, I can confidently say I’ve been walking with intensity for the better part of the last 30+ years. My race day strategy is to use the first kilometre or so to get us up to speed, so that when we are on the home stretch there’s just enough energy left to add a little push for the big finish line cross goal of 1 hour and 45 minutes.

My name is Travis Ward and I am the 25 minute 5km pacer. I have competed in road, trail and cross country races. This will be my first time as a pacer but I have run in numerous 5km events included a few at the Sask Marathon event.

On race day, the plan is to settle into a steady 5min/km pace and arrive back at the finish line at the 25 minute mark. I will keep tabs on our pace and relay the information to the group on our progress.

Being a pacer is a great way to give back to the running community and help others meet their running goals.

Hi, my name is Doris and I'm excited to be the 40 minute 5km pacer. It is my first time as a pacer for the Sask Marathon this year and I look forward to meeting other 5k runners. I'm excited to help runners achieve their running goals or new personal bests. I am honoured to be able to contribute to the running community by becoming a pacer!

My name is Keith Wilson, and I hail from Unity Sask. I am excited to be the 1 hour pacer for the 5 Km walk.

I am a retired marathon runner and excited to be able to walk normally after both knee replacements.  To all the walkers who plan on joining me May 25 here’s hoping for a warm, sunny day and lots of visiting as we complete the 5 Km walk.

My name is Ashley and I’ll be pacing the 55min 10K. I’ve been participating in the Sask Marathon for the last 20 years in all distances and as a pace bunny numerous times. I’m a mom of 2 boys, instructor at Motion Fitness, avid CrossFitter, and these days, a more ‘casual’ runner.

My goal for race day is to maintain a fairly steady pace throughout but allow a little extra wiggle room for some quick water breaks and the slight inclines they like to throw at us throughout the course (especially at the end). Bring your energy and fastest running shoes, I’ll bring the music and together we will work towards that finish line!

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Whether its your first 10K or your fiftieth, I’m your biggest hype girl on the course! I love helping runners push past their limits, celebrate every milestone, and cross the finish line feeling strong.

I’ve run many 10Ks, half marathons, and a full, with Jasper and Edinburgh being two of my favourites. Race day is about more than just the clock - it’s about energy, determination, and community.

My strategy? A steady pace just under 7:00 min/km, giving us a buffer to finish just before 1:10. It’s a comfortable, achievable effort that keeps us moving strong while leaving room for a final push.

Let us run together, crush those goals, and make race day unforgettable!

My name is Werner "june" Fetesio, I am a 1:45 - 21.1km pacer. I started running during pandemic 202. I have completed dozens of marathons and participated to pace half and full marathons.

Pacing strategy: negative split
- (1-3km): 6 to 8 sec/km slower than goal pace
- (4-11km): goal pace - moderate
- (12-19km): goal pace - moderately hard (3 to 5 sec/km faster)
- (20-21.1km): push and dig more - as hard as you can

I am happy to help others to achieve their personal goal time.

Hello! My name is Heather Hubbard and I am the 2:10 pace bunny for this year. I have been pacing at the Saskatchewan Marathon for over 10 years. I have done everything from the 1:50 half to the 2:20 and some years I pace the 10km.

My strategy is to remain fairly even paced - however if the end of the course remains consistent with the last few years coming up Sask Crescent around kilometre 19-20 then I will run a bit of a positive split. I have found the last number of years I lose people on that long gradual hill coming up the end and so I will try and build in an extra minute or so for us in there.

Fun race day running hack - get your most loved people to add a song to your running playlist (don't check it and see what it is!) that will make you think of them and then when it plays while you run it's a nice surprise and you have all your fav people alongside you :)

Hi! I’m Ryan Clark, your 2:20 half marathon pacer. I’ve been running for eight years, competing in races like the Saskatchewan and Queen City Marathons. Running has taken me around the world, including marathons in Chicago, Hawaii, and Berlin.

Outside of running, I love backcountry hiking. I’ve completed long-distance treks like the Coast to Coast Trail in England (309 km), Snowdonia Way in Wales (156 km), and the Peaks of the Balkans (192 km) through Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro.

My name is Mike Szeles and I am your 2 1/2 hour pacer for the half marathon. My running journey started back in 2018, I started running as a form of weight loss and got addicted. Since then I’ve ran 20 half marathons, in which I’ve paced a few. I’ve done 5 marathons and I’ve also become a member of the Marathon Manics run club. When the pandemic hit I switched my road running to trail running/ultra marathons where I’ve completed a couple 50km ultras and one 100km ultra. In 2023, I made a new goal to get into triathlon, since then I’ve completed a a few Olympic distance triathlons, 2 half ironman distances and one full Ironman. I’m a heavier runner but that’s never slowed me down.
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Don’t wait to come conversate, if you’re looking for good vibes you’ve come to the right pace! Let’s get this running party started, Rock on!

Hi fellow runners! My name is Flemming Sondergaard, and I'll be your 3:30 marathon pacer. This is my third year pacing at the SaskMarathon, and I truly enjoy supporting runners as they achieve their personal goals on race day. I’ll be running an even split throughout the race, factoring in the small hills and whatever weather conditions come our way. I hope your training is going great, and I can't wait to see you all at the starting line! Let's make this a memorable race!

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