Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Brandon Martin #11758 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Steady Finish Brandon Martin of Torrance, CA, delivered a consistent performance in the 2025 Portland Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 7:23 per mile over the 26.2-mile course. Notably, Brandon showcased resilience with a surge in pace in mile 19 with a split time of 7:07, reflecting strong energy management towards the latter part of the race. Overall, his time of 3:13:38 placed him 150th in a field of 3445 participants, with a division placement of 27th in the M25-29 category, highlighting his competitive edge in a large participant pool. While Brandon maintained a steady pace throughout, there’s potential to focus on sustaining energy in the latter miles, as noticeable slowdowns occurred particularly in miles 24 and 25, with split paces of 7:54 and 7:51, respectively. Fine-tuning the pacing strategy in these stretches could further enhance race outcomes. Overall, a commendable performance representing the T-Town team.