Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Kennan Schrag #20529 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Start, Consistent Race Pace Kennan Schrag from Issaquah, WA, delivered a noteworthy performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon. The highlight was a blazing start, clocking an impressive 4:11 for the first mile. This initial burst secured him an early 2nd place among all participants. Despite a slightly slower subsequent split of 5:34 for the second mile, he held strong in the competitive M25-29 division, maintaining a position within the top ranks. Kennan's consistent pace was evident as he sustained an overall pace of 5:19 minutes per mile across the 13.1-mile course. Finishing the race with a total time of 1:09:39, he placed 10th overall out of 5,623 participants and secured the 4th spot in his division. His ability to maintain a steady pace after an explosive start indicates robust endurance. For future races, focusing on maintaining the initial pace through the mid-segments could enhance placement even further. Excellent work representing the Washington Athletic Club!