Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Darius Montgomery #41734 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

Steady Start with Potential for Time Refinement Darius Montgomery participated in the 2025 Boulderthon's 5K event with consistent pacing throughout. With a finish time of 35:44, his average pace was 11:31 min/mile over the 3.1-mile course. Splits varied slightly, starting with an 11:24 min/mile pace in the first mile and experiencing minor fluctuations, including a peak of 12:46 min/mile in the third mile. His overall placement was 782 out of 1972 participants. Montgomery maintained a strong position in his division, M25-29, securing 79th place throughout the race. A noteworthy aspect was the consistent pacing between the first and final elapsed paces, suggesting endurance. Focus could be directed towards improving the pacing in the final stretch, specifically the third mile, which saw the slowest pace amongst all splits. This could enhance his overall time and his standing in future races.