Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: aurora jensen-engstrom #11351 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Aurora Jensen-Engstrom completed the 2025 Portland Marathon in 5:04:20, averaging an 11:36 min/mile pace. A highlight was her consistent pacing, with final miles clocking strong times, including an impressive 8:32 min/mile from miles 24 to 26, showcasing her ability to maintain a stronger pace towards the end. Her strategic pacing paid off, as she positioned 2321st overall out of 3445 participants, indicating a solid presence in the field. Throughout the race, Aurora demonstrated the ability to recover and adjust, as seen in her performance during the later miles. Notably, Aurora advanced from an early positional range significantly by improving her split time in the latter half. While her average pace was slightly slower than her prior half marathon efforts, her consistent demonstration of endurance and pacing towards the finish is commendable, and a clear sign of growing capability in longer races. Aurora's progress is notable, especially in pacing strategy, and suggests she could focus on reducing early split inconsistencies for future marathons to build on this strong foundation.