Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Nic Maszk #11780 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Splits and a Stellar Finish Nic Maszk delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon, achieving first place overall with a time of 2:26:52. His average pace was 5:36 min/mile over the 26.2-mile distance. Notably, he maintained top position in his division throughout the race, marking a consistent presence at the front of the pack. The race included fluctuating splits, with a strong opening mile at 5:25 and consistent sub-5:40 miles, demonstrating his pacing strategy and stamina. Nic's splits revealed strength in holding a consistent pace, even setting the fastest split during the 14th mile with a 5:27. Notably, he regained first position from mile 2 and maintained it through the finish. Despite a few slightly slower miles in the latter portion of the race, which ranged around 5:48 for a few splits, Nic showcased resilience. A focus on maintaining even pacing in the later miles could enhance future performances even further.