Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Zoe Dix #21348 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Start, Strong Middle Splits Zoe Dix maintained a consistent performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K, showcasing a steady start with the first two miles clocking identical times of 13:51 at a pace of 13:51 min/mile. She began in 1411th place overall, holding her position in the third mile despite an increase in split time to 16:22. Notably, her greatest progress was between miles three and four, where she improved her overall position, moving up to 864th place with a split time of 15:43. Her final two miles mirrored mile four, further emphasizing her mid-race strength, maintaining her placing overall and within her gender. Zoe's overall race time was 1:33:30 with an average pace of 15:04 min/mile. Impressive improvements mid-race can be built upon by focusing on maintaining an even pace in later stages to finish strong. Fantastic work representing Stevie and the Steves!