Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Jc Longbottom #41838 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 Division Performance In the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, JC Longbottom demonstrated an impressive top-three finish in the M40-44 division, achieving a total elapsed time of 18:57, with an average pace of 6:06 min/mile. His performance was consistent and strong across his age group, with splits showing slight variations but maintaining a solid pace5:47 min/mile in the first mile, slowing slightly to 5:54 in the second, and finishing with 6:36 in the third mile. Notably, he maintained his third-place standing in his division throughout the race. JC's overall placement was 63rd out of 1,972 participants, and he finished 41st among males. Comparing this to his previous 2024 Boulderthon 10K performance where he held the second place in M35-39, his transition to the M40-44 division this year continues to highlight his competitive consistency. In future races, focusing on maintaining even pacing could help in advancing his placement further.