Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Benjamin Rose #11006 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 with a Strong Finish Benjamin Rose completed the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with a total time of 3:44:09, maintaining a remarkable average pace of 8:33 min/mile. Over the course of 26.2 miles, he consistently managed his pace, showcasing a significant improvement from his previous marathon performance in 2023. Noteworthy are the splits in miles 12 and 25, where he demonstrated impressive bursts of speed at 7:53 and 7:58 min/mile, respectively. These highlight his capacity for strong pacing and a powerful finish. His overall race positioning improved notably throughout, starting at 404th and concluding at 257th among 2678 participants. Within his M20-24 division, he advanced from 69th to 49th. Such progress reflects a substantial enhancement from his 2023 Boulderthon, where he completed with a 10:16 min/mile pace. Continued focus on maintaining pace in the late stages could yield even greater results in future races.