Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Max Mckelvey #12440 Race: 2025 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Pacing and a Strong Finish Max Mckelvey demonstrated consistency at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, maintaining a steady pace throughout the 26.2-mile course, averaging an overall pace of 8:36 min/mile. Over the first 9 miles, Max held a pace of 8:43-8:47 min/mile, strategically improving from 591st to 528th in the overall standings. This consistent effort allowed gradual improvement as he reached the middle of the race. From mile 17 onward, Max's strategy to quicken pace became evident. Notably, he managed to quicken his pace for several miles, such as mile 24 at an 8:15 min/mile pace, and maintained his focus until the conclusion. Max's successful approach to pacing allowed him to conclude with a final time of 3:45:34, securing 272nd place overall, 230th in the male category, and 53rd within the M25-29 age group. As Max progresses, focusing on maintaining or further quickening his pace for additional splits may yield improvements in future events.