Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Kieran Abbotts #10003 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Climb with Strong Finish Kieran Abbotts ran the 2025 Portland Marathon with a consistent performance, finishing with an impressive overall time of 2:44:52, which placed him 13th out of 3,445 total participants. His average pace throughout the marathon was 6:17 min/mile. Notably, he maintained a top-three position in his age group, M30-34, for the entire race. Starting with a quick first mile at 6:12 min/mile, Kieran kept a nearly consistent pace, showcasing strong endurance. A few highlights to consider: his sustained faster split times from miles 4 to 6 at 6:08 min/mile and a rapid last mile at 6:00 min/mile. Between miles 21 and 25, some splits slightly decelerated. Working on maintaining pace consistency towards the end could further enhance his future performances. With his ability to finish strong, pushing for more speed in the later stages might be a good focus for future races.