Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jared Bassett #10182 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Speed and Strong Finish Jared Bassett delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race and securing a remarkable second place overall among 3,445 participants. His average elapsed pace was 5:40 min/mile, clocking a total time of 2:28:53 over the 26.2-mile course. Notably, Jared improved his pace in the second half, demonstrating controlled endurance and speed. Jared showcased strong splits, with his fastest split at 5:10 min/mile during the final mile. Despite positioning fluctuations between the 3rd and 4th overall early on, he consistently maintained the lead in the M35-39 division. The key marker of improvement is consistency, especially in the latter stages where paces were impressively sustained under 5:45 min/mile after mile 5. Continuing to maintain and fine-tune his pacing in the initial stages could be beneficial for future races.