Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Alayna Pilney #17229 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Performance With Consistent Pace Alayna Pilney from Beaverton, OR, maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon, completing the half marathon in 2:33:05 with an overall pace of 11:41 min/mile. Her time secured her an overall placement of 3663 out of 5623 participants, 1703rd among females, and 345th in the F30-34 division. The start was steady with each of the first three miles at a consistent 11:43 min/mile pace. Mile 4 saw an improvement with a split pace of 11:22, and she sustained a steady rhythm through most splits. Notably, Alayna maintained a strong finish, with her final mile being one of her fastest at a split pace of 11:27. Compared to her previous marathon effort in 2022, her recent performance saw a slightly slower pace, averaging 11:41 min/mile this year versus 11:04 min/mile previously. Continued focus on minimizing slower splits, such as mile 5's 12:40 pace, could further enhance her performance in future events.