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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Mike Mistarz #40604 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Pace Secures Top Finish at Altitude Mike Mistarz crossed the finish in 19:42, placing 68th overall and 53rd among men in the 2026 Boulderthon 5K, good for third in the men's 35-39 division out of the field of 2,677. Mistarz opened with a 6:17 first mile, then surged to a 5:40 second milehis fastest of the racebefore easing to a 6:54 close. That middle-mile push proved the highlight of his effort, and running it at elevation in Boulder, which sits above 5,000 feet, adds context to the pace he sustained throughout.