Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Conor Perkins #2470 Race: 2025 Las Vegas Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start, Gradual Slowdown Conor initiated the marathon on the right note, capturing an 8:48 min/mile pace for the first mile. He maintained a commendable pace through the first 10 miles, averaging approximately 8:23 min/mile. His most notable split occurred in Mile 3, achieving an 8:05 min/mile. Early consistency placed him well in the male 30-34 division, hovering around the top 70 initially. From Mile 11 onward, Conor's pace decelerated, each subsequent mile progressively slower. Mile 24 saw an average mile pace of 16:58 min/mile. His final overall time was 5:03:12, with a concluding pace of 11:34 min/mile. Conor finished 157th in his division and ranked 866th among male participants out of a total field of 1,879. To improve, gradual endurance training focusing on pacing can be beneficial for maintaining speed in the latter half of the race. Congratulations on completing the marathon, this is a solid personal benchmark!