Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jack Morse #12638 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

Steady Start with Late Challenges in Boulderthon Jack Morse began the 2025 Boulderthon marathon on a steady note. His initial miles were consistent, starting with an 8:55 opening mile. Notably, he consistently maintained a sub-9-minute pace in the early splits, with his best split occurring between miles 5 and 6, clocking in at 8:54. Jack's placement started strong, particularly in his division, where he was within the top 100 until mile 4. As the race progressed, Jack encountered challenges that affected his pace. Post mile 15, his pace began to settle above the 9-minute mark. Notable were miles 19 and 20, where his splits increased to 11:46 and 12:24, respectively. He completed the marathon with a time of 4:27:49, placing 166th in the M20-24 division. A focus on the middle to late stages of the course could enhance overall performance consistency. Overall, Jack demonstrated determination, finishing strong in a sizable field of 2,678 participants.