Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kyle Hopkins #21249 Race: 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Performance with Mid-Race Surge Kyle Hopkins maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, averaging a 7:47 min/mile. Notably, his fastest mile was at the 2nd mile with a split time of 7:22. Another standout moment came during the 5th mile with a split of 7:22, which temporarily elevated his overall position to 234. The subsequent mile splits varied slightly, indicating slight fatigue in the latter half of the race, with the slowest splitting being 8:22 at the 11th mile. Overall, Kyle finished with a time of 1:41:59, placing 434th out of 6546 total participants, and 319th among male competitors. In his division M30-34, he placed 85th. After the 12th mile, splitting 7:49, he improved his division placement, suggesting a more focused effort towards the end. Maintaining consistent pacing, particularly in the latter stages, might improve his overall standing. Keep building on this solid foundation, Kyle!