Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: RJ Gorman #11033 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Splits Shine Throughout Performance RJ Gorman delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon. Starting with a strong 6:04 min/mile pace, RJ consistently maintained sub-6:06 minute splits until mile 8, showing early strength. RJ briefly pulled ahead as splits tightened to 6:00 min/mile, maintaining positions around 10th place overall. The swiftest mile was clocked at 5:59 during miles 7 and 13. Notably, RJ consistently placed between 3rd and 4th in the M19-24 division for most of the race. After mile 18, RJ experienced a moderate pace increase, rising to a maximum of 6:49 min/mile by mile 23. Despite this, RJ managed an impressive surge at mile 25, climbing to 1st in division. Final standings placed RJ 4th in division and 16th overall out of a field of 3445. A focus on sustaining late-race pace could further enhance performance outcomes in future attempts.