Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Leo Gebbie #20444 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Highlight Performance Leo Gebbie from San Diego, running for the San Diego Track Club: Zigzag, completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon in 1:16:58. His average pace was an impressive 5:52 min/mile. Notably, Leo maintained a remarkably consistent pace throughout the race, with splits hovering closely around the average pace. A standout split was mile 13, where Leo clocked in at 5:33 min/mile, underscoring his strong finish. His performance placed him 6th in the M30-34 division. Reviewing his position, he started in 30th overall and made strategic gains, particularly at mile 11, moving up to 31st overall, 28th in gender, and significantly improving division standing to 6th. However, maintaining a bit more even pace distribution, particularly between miles 7 and 10, where the pace slightly fluctuated, could potentially enhance future race performance. Overall, a commendable race that showcased endurance and strategic positioning within a highly competitive field of 5,623 participants.