Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Melina Preciado #22143 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Determined Finish in Portland Marathon Melina Preciado completed the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K with a time of 1:21:27, clocking an average pace of 13:08 min/mile. The race showed some variance in her splits, with consistent pacing in the first two miles at 11:55 min/mile. The third mile marked a slower pace of 13:06 min/mile, and the fourth and fifth miles maintained a steady split time of 14:23. She regained some speed in the final mile with a pace of 13:03 min/mile. Melina was placed 136th in her division and 729th among females in a field of 2,114 participants. Compared to her last year’s performance, Melina’s pace saw a slight decline. In the 2024 Portland Marathon, she maintained an 11:32 min/mile pace, finishing significantly higher overall and within her division. Observing a more consistent pace in future races could improve overall transit time, especially if initial pace control can be maintained across the entire event.