Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Madelyn Malm #42892 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

Strong Finish in 5K Division Madelyn Malm ran an impressive 5K at the 2025 Boulderthon, clocking in at 23:04, which maintained an average pace of 7:26 min/mile. Starting strong, her first mile pace was 7:01 min/mile and she secured 3rd place in her division (F20-24) out of a larger field. Her consistency is notable, with minimal variance in pacing across the race distance. As the race progressed, there was a slight drop in speed, with a second mile pace of 7:24 and a third mile at 7:50 min/mile. Despite the deceleration, Madelyn held her divisional standing and improved her overall gender position to 35th out of 1972 participants. A strategic focus on the latter parts of the race could enhance her already commendable performance.