Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Aria Keppler #31971 Race: 2025 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Pace Yields Impressive Division Finish Aria Keppler maintained an impressive consistency throughout the 2025 Boulderthon 10K, recording an overall time of 55:16 with an average pace of 8:54 min/mile. Notably, she secured 2nd place in the F14 & Under division, demonstrating noteworthy performance at her young age of 13. Aria showed strong capability in maintaining her pace across splits, especially excelling during the 5th mile with a split time of 8:54. In comparison to her previous race performance at the 2023 Boulderthon 5K, where she finished in 25:05 with an average pace of 8:05 min/mile, Aria continues to showcase her growing prowess in longer distances. While her pace slightly decreased over the longer distance, her endurance contributed to a top division finish, which reflects her continued development as a competitive runner. Focusing on maintaining a more consistent pace across the entire course could further enhance her performance in future races.