Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Aria Makker #42527 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 Progress in 5K Journey Aria Makker competed in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, impressively finishing at an overall time of 1:17:04 with a 24:51 min/mile pace. Her participation in the F14 & Under division placed her 48th. Beginning with a split pace of 33:47 min/mile, she quickened her pace significantly in the following mile to 26:33 min/mile. Consistency was key, as Aria continued to sharpen her pace to 24:59 min/mile for her final mile. In terms of overall placement, she moved from 1568th after the first mile to 1669th by the second mile, maintaining this position through the finish line. Her placements in gender and division categories also saw stable results, moving from 916th to 972nd in gender, while maintaining her division rank. Notably, her split times decreased progressively, showcasing her ability to adapt and sustain energy across the race. Continued focus on pacing strategies could further enhance her performance.