Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Eliezer Vasquez #12898 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistently Strong and Fast Finish! Eliezer Vasquez demonstrated impressive pacing and strategy in the 2025 Portland Marathon. Completing the marathon with an average pace of 7:05 min/mile, Eliezer finished with a total time of 3:06:00. One standout moment was the final mile, clocking a remarkable 6:37, marking the fastest split in the race and showcasing a strikingly strong finish—a testament to the well-managed energy throughout the run. After starting with paces in the 7:19 to 7:09 min/mile range, consistency was maintained with slight improvements surging in the later miles. Eliezer's performance earned a standout placing, finishing 1st in the Gender X category and division, and placing 95th overall out of 3445 participants. Notably, the splits show steady progression, sustaining a top position, especially after mile 8. Moving forward, continuing to build on this consistent pacing strategy and ensuring strong finishes will contribute to future success. The ability to consistently maintain and slightly improve pace throughout the race is highly commendable.