Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Hyunchol Cho #10481 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start with Opportunities for Late Race Gains Hyunchol Cho maintained a steady pace throughout the early miles of the 2025 Portland Marathon, with initial splits around 8:42 to 8:46 min/mile for the first few miles. This consistent pacing resulted in a promising start, as he held his position solidly amongst his peers, specifically placing in the top 100 within his age division (M40-44) for the first half of the marathon. His overall rank was 914, and he steadily improved his position within the gender male category from the start. In the latter stages, Cho's pace slowed, with splits extending beyond 11:00 min/mile after mile 16. This shift contributed to his overall 10:25 min/mile pace for the marathon, culminating in a final time of 4:33:03. Notably, his performance positioned him 127th in his age division. For future races, analyzing late-race pacing and strategizing on how to sustain early race momentum through the finish could be valuable.