Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ruby Castro #42128 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 Pace with Strong Finish Ruby Castro from Littleton delivered a solid performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, finishing with an overall pace of 9:12 min/mile. She maintained consistent lap times, beginning with an 8:52 min/mile in the first mile. Ruby placed 27th in the F25-29 division, showcasing her competitive stride among a total of 340 female participants in her division. Her split times included a slight deceleration at the third mile with a pace of 9:45 min/mile, resulting in a total race time of 28:33. Despite the minor drop in speed during the last mile, Ruby managed a commendable 123rd place in her gender category. Focusing on pace consistency in the latter part of her races could be beneficial for subsequent events. Overall, Ruby demonstrated commendable endurance and pacing throughout the course.