Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Carlie Penning #20535 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish in Portland Half Marathon Carlie Penning, representing Rose City Track Club, completed the 2025 Portland Half Marathon with an impressive elapsed time of 1:26:56. Her consistent pace averaged at 6:38 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Carlie held a firm position within her division, placing 6th in the F30-34 category, and finishing 25th among the female participants out of 5623 total racers. Key highlights include a notably strong performance between miles 2 and 4, where she maintained a split pace under 6:30 min/mile. The eighth mile was another standout, where she secured a split time of 6:34, moving up significantly in the overall rankings. A slight slowdown was observed towards the end around miles 11 and 12 with paces over 7 minutes, indicating room for pacing adjustments. Maintaining a slightly quicker pace in the final stages could enhance future performance. Overall, a commendable race with a robust showing in her division.