Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Ozo Rojas #12386 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Efficient Beginning, Strong Finish Ozo Rojas, representing the Rose City Track Club, executed a steady pace throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon, finishing with a time of 3:01:27. His initial miles showed a promising pace, evident by the 6:16 min/mile during the first mile. Notably, Ozo kept an average pace close to 6:34 min/mile for the first half. By the 10th mile, his pace stabilized at 6:31 min/mile for multiple segments, bringing consistent times and maintaining focus through the mid-race parts. The latter portion of the marathon witnessed an elevation in split times, particularly from the 22nd mile onwards where the pace drifted to 7:36 min/mile and peaked at 9:08 min/mile by the 23rd mile. Encouragement for Ozo includes harnessing this expressive start to sustain energy over the final miles. His consistent early splits demonstrate potential for improvements in endurance and pacing strategies, contributing to enhanced overall performance during future races.