Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Keegan McCormick #20551 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Pace Leads to Excellent Performance in Half Marathon Keegan McCormick delivered an impressive performance in the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, clocking in at 1:06:08 with an overall pace of 5:02 min/mile. Starting strong, he completed the first mile in 4:59 and consistently maintained a sub-5-minute mile pace for most of the race. His splits show significant progress, with his position improving from 20th place overall at the first mile to securing 2nd place by the midpoint, where he stayed through to the finish. Notably, Keegan successfully improved his previous half marathon time by six seconds compared to the 2024 Portland Marathon. A slight increase in pace around mile 12, where the split time was 5:56, indicates a potential area to maintain momentum in the later stages. With his consistent performance and strategic pacing, Keegan's advancement from 4th place in 2024 to 2nd place this year highlights his growth as a runner. Keep focusing on those even splits and adjust for any pace changes heading into the final miles.