Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Madeline Wanlass #12972 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Madeline Wanlass showed a strong start by maintaining an impressive pace early in the 2025 Portland Marathon. Her performance remained consistent through the midway mark, with paces around the 7:40 to 7:50 min/mile range, which placed her as high as 7th in her division around the 4 to 5-mile segments. Her ability to sustain a steady split time, particularly noticeable in miles 2 to 5, may indicate effective pacing strategy. As the race progressed, there was a noticeable decline in pace, moving from the sub-8-minute mile pace to over 9 minutes per mile in the latter stages. The overall placing in her F25-29 division moved from 7th at mile 5 to 26th by the race’s end, suggesting potential areas where improvements could be made in the later miles. A strong start and comparatively consistent placements reflect good initial speed, while late-race endurance could be further developed.