Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Nic Castillon #21199 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Paced 10K Performance Nic Castillon completed the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K with an impressive show of pacing. Maintaining a consistent pace of around 10:46 min/mile for the first two miles, Nic had a split time of 10:46 for each mile. By the third mile, Nic's pace slightly slowed to 11:12 min/mile. Despite this, he managed to pick up speed again with a strong 10:15 min/mile in the final mile, closing with an overall elapsed pace of 10:50 min/mile. Nic finished the race with a total time of 1:07:14, placing 735th overall out of 2114 participants. In the Male 25-29 division, Nic secured the 72nd spot. His effort is notable for the pacing endurance, notably averaging close to the same pace as his initial miles, suggesting steady energy management. Focusing on level pacing over the entirety of the race could boost his performance even further. Keep up the great work with the Illyria Track Team!