Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Alyssa Banister #10156 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Yields Strong Finish Alyssa completed the 2025 Portland Marathon in a total time of 3:58:08, maintaining an average pace of 9:05 min/mile. Out of 3445 participants, she secured the position of 949th overall, and she was 196th among all female runners. Notably, her consistent performance over the 26.2-mile course was marked by a solid ranking of 25th in her F19-24 division. Alyssa demonstrated consistent pacing, as evidenced by her steady splits, generally maintaining a pace around the 8:50 to 9:00 min/mile mark. Her fastest split was the 13th mile at 8:25 min/mile, and she impressively closed with an 8:14 min/mile finish in the 26th mile. A focus on maintaining even pacing in the later miles, which averaged around 9:30 min/mile, could potentially enhance her time even further. Overall, Alyssa's performance reflects strong endurance and commendable pacing skills.