Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Marilu Santacruz #3129 Race: 2025 Boston 10K for Women 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Improvement in Pace Throughout Marilu Santacruz showcased a solid performance at the 2025 Boston 10K for Women, completing the race in 1:08:29, maintaining a consistent average pace of 11:02 min/mile. Starting with an 11:15 min/mile pace, she improved incrementally through each kilometer, hitting her fastest split of 10:38 min/mile between the 2nd and 3rd miles. This steady improvement indicates a well-paced race strategy. Her final position was 2972 overall in a field of 5663 participants. She gained notable momentum after the halfway point, finishing the fifth mile with a slight slowdown at 12:23, thereafter picking up speed again. Marilu's placement improved significantly, climbing from 3135th at the first mile to 1957th by the race's end. The ability to recover pace toward the end demonstrates strong endurance, suggesting room for even further progression in future races.