Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Caetlin Bister #10241 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Strength and Positive Finish Caetlin Bister from Tacoma maintained a steady performance throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon, completing the 26.2 miles in 5:41:47 with an average pace of 13:02 min/mile. Noteworthy is Caetlin's ability to preserve energy towards the final stages, demonstrating a consistent improvement particularly over the last few miles. The splits between miles 24 and 26 were covered at a consistent pace of 10:43 min/mile—the fastest segment of the race, positioning her strongly to finish. Improvements in pace were evident as Caetlin advanced through the miles, showing commendable accomplishment in slightly reducing her overall placement from 2805 to 2688 by the end. Her standings included 924th among female competitors and 192nd in the F30-34 division. Continuing to work on maintaining this strong finishing pace earlier in the race could be beneficial for future endeavors. Caetlin's dedication and strength, under the team "Fleet Feet Tacoma," highlight her tenacity and potential for future racing events.