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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Tenzin K Drongpa #40788 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Steady 5K Finish Tenzin K Drongpa completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 36:35. Her race built momentum through the second mile, dropping to 9:52 after an opening mile of 11:46, before easing back to 13:32 over the closing stretch. That middle mile stood as the fastest stretch of her race, marking a strong surge before the final push. Running at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, Drongpa closed out her 5K on the historic Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder. With her pacing pattern showing a clear gear change mid-race, she might consider working on sustaining that faster rhythm a bit longer next time a small tweak that could smooth out the final mile's pace.