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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Tenzin Drongpa #41170 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

A Strong Middle Mile Powers a Steady 5K Finish Tenzin Drongpa completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 35:42, an overall pace of 11:31 per mile. The race unfolded in three distinct phases: an opening mile of 11:43, a sharp pickup through mile two at 9:36, and a settling third mile of 13:09 to the line. That second mile stands out as the clear highlight of the race, easily the fastest mile-plus stretch of the day. Holding that kind of pace in the middle of a 5K, at Boulder's altitude above 5,000 feet, speaks to well-managed effort. Looking ahead, Drongpa might consider carrying more of that mile-two rhythm into the closing mile, where the pace eased back a small, optional adjustment that could smooth out the overall effort next time out in downtown Boulder.