Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Morgan Beird #14270 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Improvement in Race Pace Morgan Beird delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile race in 2:10:14 with an overall pace of 9:56 min/mile. Notably, Morgan significantly improved their pace and finishing time from previous years, reducing the overall time by over 10 minutes compared to the 2023 event and about 11 minutes faster than the 2022 event. Throughout the race, Morgan maintained consistent splits, averaging between 9:50 and 10:12 min/mile, with a standout final mile of 9:21 min/mile. A slight drop in pace was noted during the middle miles, but overall placement improved toward the end, particularly in the last 5K. Their overall placement was 2255th out of 5623 participants, 867th among females, and 202nd in the F25-29 division. Staying focused on mid-race pacing might enhance future performances further. Keep up the excellent work!