Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Sara Sasaki #12467 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Splits with Strong Finish Sara Sasaki completed the 2025 Portland Marathon with a total elapsed time of 6:28:19, covering the 26.2-mile course. Her overall pace averaged 14:49 min/mile, and her effort saw her place 2951st out of 3445 participants. Within her F25-29 division, she placed 248th among 3445 runners. Throughout the race, certain splits were notably consistent, with several of her miles clocking in the low 14-minute range, illustrating steady pacing. Sara's performance in the mid-race segments saw a slight slowdown, reaching a peak split of 20:25 for mile 11. However, her determination shone through in the final miles, where she returned to a more consistent rhythm, including a remarkable sprint finish with a 4:47 pace for mile 26. Continued focus on maintaining early race pace consistency and reining in those mid-race splits would further improve her already commendable performance. Well done, Sara!