“The angels definitely descended...From the sweet lady with the ‘runners charcuterie’ at mile 24 to the stranger handing out water around mile 15, the EMS worker who stayed until the last marathoners passed, the signs and encouragement from neighbors, the pickles, and the ‘back of the pack party’ initiative, I felt supported every step of the way.And of course, my family, the lone student cheer squad through UWEC campus—it was a race filled with kindness, camaraderie, and a deep sense of community.As a three-year back of the pack runner, I couldn’t have felt more supported throughout the whole course.#runlikeangels”