Bridget Zapata
QT: 2:42:56
Residence: Oakland, CA
Hometown: Petaluma, CA
College: California Polytechnic State University (BS), University of San Francisco (MS)
Age on Race Day: 29
Affiliation: Impala Racing Team
Qualifying Race: Grandma's Marathon 2018
Marathon Best: 2:42:56
Social Handles: Instagram/Twitter - @bridgetzapata
Favorite inspirational quote: "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." - Muhammad Ali
Favorite book: Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed
Favorite movie: Grease
Favorite vacation spot: Kauai
Of Note:
- Qualified 35 years after her mom, Bonnie
- Was working full-time and enrolled in a Master's program while trying to qualify
- Ran a self-created half marathon in Laos when I was living in Asia to raise money for a nonprofit
