Luke Murphy #11978
Marathon
October 5, 2025
3:18:18
Chip Time
7:34
Pace (min/miles)
26.2
Distance
PERFORMANCE
178
3089
Overall
159
1954
Male
39
402
M30-34
Rankings

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Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Luke Murphy #11978 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles
Consistent Pace With Strong Finish Luke Murphy maintained consistent pace throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon, completing the course in 3:18:18 with an average pace of 7:34 per mile. He showed a marked improvement from his previous marathon, cutting down over 14 minutes from his 2024 time. Notably, his 26th mile was his fastest, recorded at 6:27, demonstrating remarkable strength and tenacity in the final stretch. Beginning with splits around 7:47 per mile, Luke gradually increased his pace during the second half. His placement improved significantly during the race, moving from overall 319th at the second mile to finishing in 179th place. Within his M30-34 division, he advanced steadily, finishing 40th out of a pool of strong competitors in a field of 3445 total participants. Consider focusing on maintaining strong pace consistency at the beginning, as the initial miles showed some variability in placement, but the last three miles underscore excellent endurance and speed.