Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Aaron Smith #12612 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Splits with a Strong Finish Aaron Smith ran the 2025 Portland Marathon with a final time of 3:27:48, maintaining an average pace of 7:55 minutes per mile. Notable consistency was observed in his early splits, with paces edging slightly faster from 7:55 in the first mile to 7:36 by mile six. Aaron's strategic pacing paid off as he ranked 53rd in the Men's 35-39 division, 274th in the Male category, and 311th overall out of 3445 participants. Midway through the course, Aaron sustained his pace with some deviation, hitting a peak split of 7:33 in the final mile, demonstrating a commendable finish. His most challenging splits were miles 24 and 25 at 8:50 and 8:47, respectively. Exploring sustained pace management during these miles may benefit future races. Overall, Aaron's performance remains strong with room to fine-tune pacing for even better results in upcoming events.