Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ross Gagnon #41855 Race: 2025 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Performance Yields Strong Division Finish Ross Gagnon completed the 2025 Boulderthon 5K with a total time of 25:42, averaging an impressive 8:17 min/mile pace. Across the race, Ross demonstrated steady pacing, starting with an 8:40 min/mile and increasing his speed to 7:46 min/mile in the second mile, before finishing the third mile at 8:29 min/mile. Ross placed 5th in the M50-54 division out of his 54 peers, indicating a competitive performance within his age group. His overall position was 190th out of 1,972 participants, with a 130th finish among male runners. Maintaining or improving the faster pace he achieved in the second mile could potentially enhance future race results. Great job, Ross! Keep building on this strong performance.