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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Araceli Quezada-Rodriguez #42019 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Start Fuels a Solid 5K Finish Araceli Quezada-Rodriguez completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 38:22. Her race unfolded with a strong opening mile at 10:19, the fastest stretch of her day, before her pace eased to 11:54 for mile two and 14:48 over the closing mile, bringing her overall pace to 12:22 per mile. That opening mile stands out as the highlight of her race, showing a strong ability to establish rhythm early. With the back half of the course showing more fatigue, there may be an opportunity to work on maintaining that initial pace deeper into future 5Ks. Completing the race in Boulder, a city sitting over 5,000 feet in elevation, adds context to the natural challenge of sustaining early speed as the race progresses.