Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ethan Bierig #12636 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 Pace with Strong Mid-Race Surge Ethan Bierig maintained a consistent pace at the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon. His overall finish time was 3:48:46, averaging an 8:43 min/mile pace over the 26.2-mile distance. Ethan notably quickened his pace during the fifth mile, achieving an impressive split pace of 8:14 min/mile. Another key performance was noted at mile 19, where he posted his fastest split7:51 min/miledemonstrating strong effort mid-race. Ethan showed consistent pacing throughout, but the final miles saw a slight decrease in speed, with mile 25 clocking in at a 9:46 min/mile pace and mile 26 at 10:07 min/mile. This pattern may indicate an area to focus on in training for maintaining pace towards the race's end. His finish placed him 309th overall out of 2,678 participants, and 60th in his division. Overall, Ethans dedication to maintaining his pace is commendable, and staying focused on late-race endurance could further enhance future performances.