Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Mahlet Mulugeta #41142 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 Acceleration and Improved Finishing Performance Displayed Mahlet Mulugeta showcased a strong performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, with an impressive final time of 16:00 and an average pace of 5:09 min/mile. She maintained consistent ranking, finishing 2nd in the female category. The race began with a fast start, her first mile completed in 4:57, marking the fastest split in her race. This was followed by a slight decline in pace, with the second mile clocking in at 5:02. Her third mile saw a bit more deceleration, finishing at 5:26. Compared to her previous 2024 Boulderthon performance, Mahlet improved her overall time by 4 seconds and advanced her overall placement from 26th to 20th, indicating progress amidst a more competitive field of 1972 participants. While she maintained a strong second-place finish in her age division, working on endurance pacing toward the later part of the race could further enhance finishing times.