Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: zhiqun zhang #4222 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Splits Zhiqun Zhang completed the 2025 Boston 10K for Women with a final time of 1:16:34 and an overall pace of 12:21 minutes per mile. Notably, she demonstrated a strong progression throughout the race, showing improved efficiency particularly in the latter stages. Her best split was the final stretch where she recorded a split time of 11:52, marking the fastest mile in her race. Zhiqun started with a steady pace of 12:09 in the first mile, positioned 115th in her division F50-59, and maintained consistency through the second and fourth miles, pacing at 12:22. In the final mile, she managed a significant improvement in pace, enhancing her overall standing. She finished in the top 5% of her division with a division placement of 378 out of 5663 total participants. Monitoring performance metrics for variances in pace can guide future strategies for early race pacing and sustained energy.