Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jayden Thao #18043 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish at the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Jayden Thao, running for the 72nd Gracers, completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon in 2:17:13, averaging a pace of 10:28 min/mile. Throughout the race, he displayed a commendable consistency in pacing with most splits ranging close to his average pace. His fastest split was between mile 6 and mile 7, clocking in at a swift 9:56 min/mile. The final stretch saw slight deceleration, with a pace of 10:33 min/mile at the last mile, placing him 264th in his division. Jayden's placement at mile 8 was remarkable, jumping significantly in overall standing to 1440, indicating a potential area of strength in the race's midsection. Compared to his previous marathon performance of 6:09:30, Jayden's half marathon pace improved by over 3.5 minutes per mile. Focusing on even pacing in the final miles could enhance future performance. The consistency throughout most of the race indicates a solid foundation for such improvements.