Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kaden Kilburg #12741 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

Strong Finish with Consistent Splits and Impressive Improvement Kaden Kilburg delivered a solid performance at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon, exemplifying strong pacing throughout the race. Starting with a 7:29 min/mile pace, Kaden progressively quickened to reach a best split time of 6:36 by mile 12, showing a remarkable ability to adjust and push forward. Notably, the last third of the race was characterized by steady pace management, maintaining approximately 7:12 min/mile from mile 19 through mile 22, demonstrating endurance and strategic planning. Kaden ranked 10th in the M25-29 division, with a finishing time of 3:12:53. This performance placed him in the top 3% of all participants. Kaden's pacing had minor fluctuations, with the most considerable pace increase evident in split 24 at 8:08 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining consistent pacing during these later stages could enhance endurance further. Overall, Kaden's race was a commendable demonstration of strength and resilience.