Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: BECCA MCCULLOCH #11802 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with a Powerful Finish Becca McCulloch delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon. Maintaining an average pace of 8:16 min/mile for the full distance of 26.2 miles, Becca completed the race with an overall time of 3:37:00. Notably, she placed 8th in her division (F40-44) out of 474 overall. Becca's pacing strategy contributed strongly to her success; she ran her fastest mile at 7:16 min/mile during the final stretch, indicating excellent energy management. Analyzing her splits, Becca started with a consistent pace of 8:57 min/mile, showing significant improvement from the second half onward. This allowed her to climb in the rankings, particularly from the 3rd mile where she moved from 1099th to 458th overall by the end. Compared to her 2023 half marathon, Becca improved her pace from 8:40 min/mile, showcasing her increased endurance and speed. Continuing to enhance her starting pace could yield even greater improvements.