Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: KEVIN WARD #20538 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Division Finish Kevin Ward delivered a strong race performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon in the Half Marathon event. Completing the 13.1 miles with a total time of 1:29:40, Kevin maintained a steady pace of 6:50 minutes per mile. Notably, he secured the 5th place in his division (M45-49) out of a competitive field, demonstrating consistent pacing across the race distance. Evaluating the split times, Kevin started with a brisk 6:49 pace in the first mile and maintained a similar intensity throughout. His most impressive moments were during mile 13, where he clocked the fastest split at 6:38, showing a strong finish. Balancing pace and positioning led to significant gains, particularly after mile 8. Maintaining this consistency across all splits will further enhance his race strategy in future events. Staying with Rose City Track Club and leveraging teamwork could be beneficial for developing tactical race approaches.