Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Rylee Ramsey #12303 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Progress with Strong Finish Rylee Ramsey from Gresham, OR, participated in the 2025 Portland Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course in 4:44:46. Her average pace was 10:52 min/mile, and she ranked 1998 out of 3445 participants. Notably, her pace showed positive trends, with consistent improvement in the second half. A key moment was at mile 15, where she achieved her fastest split of 9:56 min/mile, climbing from 2353rd to 2252nd in overall placing. Rylee maintained an impressive pace through the latter stages, as reflected in her performance from miles 17 to 24, keeping her pace around 10:44 to 11:30 min/mile. Finishing with a strong 9:10 split for the final mile propelled her to improve her rank in her division, securing 71st place. Joining the race under the Happy Valley Run Club slogan, Rylee's run highlighted capability and resilience, making the most of the Marathon experience. Focusing on consistency in early miles could further enhance performance.