Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Zachary Allen #10057 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing, Strategic Opportunities Zachary Allen delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon with a finishing time of 4:38:00, averaging a pace of 10:36 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Starting strong, his first two-mile splits held a consistent 8:47 min/mile. Notably, the pace slightly increased as the miles progressed, peaking with a split time of 19:25 min in the 14th mile, followed by a gradual return to more stable paces. Analyzing his mile-by-mile performance, Zachary maintained a consistent pace, despite the gradual increase in pacing from around the 14th mile onwards. His overall rank was 1868 out of 3445 participants, placing him 1291 in his gender and 270th in the M25-29 division. Compared to his 2024 half marathon, where he ran an 8:36 min/mile pace, there is room to align his marathon pace closer to his half marathon effort. Consider incorporating more strategic pacing adjustments in the final miles to optimize performance.