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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Angel Portillo #40262 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Anchors a Steady 5K Finish Angel Portillo completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 33:12. He opened with a 10:52 first mile, then surged to 8:57 through mile twohis fastest mile of the racebefore easing to a 12:32 close over the final stretch. Portillo's second mile stood out as the highlight of his race, a full minute-and-a-half faster than his opening pace and nearly four minutes quicker than his closing mile. That surge briefly pushed him well up the field standings before he settled into the finish. With the 5K starting downtown, Portillo's race unfolded entirely within Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, a backdrop that frames every finish on the historic Pearl Street Mall.