Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Oriana Luko #20432 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Top Division Finish Oriana Luko of San Diego completed the 2025 Portland Marathon’s half marathon with a strong performance. Her final time of 1:29:00 reflects an average pace of 6:47 min/mile. This pace was consistently maintained across most splits, with her fastest mile at 6:30 and the slowest at 7:16. Remarkably, she secured 3rd place in her F40-44 division throughout the race, demonstrating her ability to maintain a competitive edge. While there was a slight drop in pace during mile 9, Oriana quickly recovered, finishing strong with a mile pace of 6:45. Her placement improved toward the later stages, finishing 105th overall in mile 12 before concluding 125th overall. Given her impressive division placement, focusing on sustaining the pace she exhibited early in the race might help her improve further. Representing the San Diego Track Club: Zigzag effectively, her performance highlights consistency and competitiveness in her age division.