Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Kevin Ivers #11318 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Improvement and Strategic Splits Kevin Ivers showcased a solid performance during the 2025 Portland Marathon with a time of 3:52:01, improving from his 2016 marathon time of 4:08:42. His average pace was 8:51 min/mile. Of note, he achieved his fastest split of 8:27 min/mile at miles 4 and 5, demonstrating efficient pacing early in the race, and maintained a competitive pace throughout. His ranking of 797th out of 3445 participants overall highlights his consistent effort across the race. Kevin's strategic pacing contributed to better placements in the second half of the marathon, notably climbing back to 676th overall at mile 21 before settling into his final position. There was a slight deceleration in the latter half with splits of 9:30 and 9:32 min/mile at miles 24 and 25. A focus on maintaining pace through these latter miles could further enhance his performance, building on the team's strengths and prior achievements.