Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Noah Kerns #11168 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 Start, Stamina Tested in Marathon Finish Noah Kerns maintained a consistent pace in the early stages of the race, showing strong performance with mile splits averaging around 9:36 to 9:31 minutes per mile for the first five miles. His early speed helped him move up significantly in the overall standings by Mile 5, advancing from 1155th to 568th place. A notable achievement was Mile 12, where he achieved his fastest split of 8:57, indicating a well-managed mid-race surge. However, as the race progressed, a gradual decline in pace was observed, with splits exceeding 10 minutes per mile from Mile 16 onward. The pace dropped further in the final miles, with Miles 22 and 23 respectively clocking at 12:36 and 12:43 per mile. Overall, Noah finished the marathon with an average pace of 10:22 per mile, placing 954th out of 2678 participants. For future races, focusing on maintaining pace consistency in the latter half could be beneficial.