Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Isabelle Marcantuono #11740 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Splits with a Strong Finish Isabelle Marcantuono maintained consistent pacing in the early and middle sections of the race, with splits ranging from 9:18 to 9:38 minutes per mile. Notable performance was between miles 4 to 5, where Isabelle improved her position significantly in her division, moving from 92nd to 38th with a solid 8:56 pace. The pace did widen slightly in the latter half, with a gradual deceleration seen from mile 21 through mile 23, where the pace stretched to over 10 minutes per mile. In the final mile, she demonstrated a commendable recovery with a swift 8:55 pace. Isabelle finished the marathon with a time of 4:13:43, averaging a 9:41 mile pace. This performance placed her 83rd in the F25-29 division, among other competitors maintaining a great finish. Sustaining a stronger pace through later miles will enhance future performances. Overall, Isabelle showed solid promise and can build on her pacing strategy.