Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ben Burnett #12989 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

Consistently Improving Pace with Strong Finish Ben Burnett demonstrated a strong effort throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, clocking in an overall time of 4:12:59. His average pace was 9:39 minutes per mile over the 26.2-mile course, placing him 654th out of 2678 participants, 498th among male competitors, and 111th in the M25-29 division. The race started with an initial split pace of 9:54 min/mile. Despite a slowdown at mile 4, where the pace dropped to 14:07 min/mile, Ben quickly regained momentum. He notably improved his positioning in the latter half of the race, with an impressive split at mile 19 of 8:35 min/mile, his fastest split, which contributed to his overall steady finish. Continued focus on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race and early recovery from pace dips can further enhance future performances.