Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Britta Haglund #15532 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Improved Finishing Britta Haglund from Portland demonstrated consistent pacing and improvement throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon. Britta maintained a steady pace of 13:34 min/mile for the first three miles, gradually increasing her speed as the race progressed. Notably, Britta made a significant gain during mile 8, posting a split time of 11:06 min/mile, improving her position significantly in overall placement and division, showcasing her ability to pick up speed in the later stages of the race. Britta finished the race with an overall time of 2:34:35, averaging 11:48 min/mile for the entire course. Her performance saw her climb several ranks in the middle and latter parts of the race, finishing 3728th overall out of 5623 participants, 1736th among females, and 418th in her division. Her focused approach during the race reflects solid strategy, with consistent improvement mile after mile, especially in the second half. Britta’s pacing from mid-race onwards suggests potential for even faster starts in future races.