Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Carlos Lopez #21832 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Pacing and Strong Finish in Portland Carlos Lopez delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K event, finishing in 39:53 with a consistent average pace of 6:25 min/mile. Throughout the race, Carlos displayed remarkable consistency in his pacing, ranging from 6:39 to 6:12 min/mile, allowing him to finish 14th overall out of 2114 participants. Notably, he maintained a top position in his division, finishing 3rd in the M40-44 category, highlighting his competitive edge. A closer look at his splits reveals a gradual increase in speed, with his fastest mile clocked at 6:12 between miles five and six. Carlos's pacing strategy led to a strong position, consistently moving up from 19th to finish 12th among male participants. Focusing on maintaining this level of consistency and perhaps aiming for an even faster final mile could bolster his future performances even further.