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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Caroline Francis #42248 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

A Strong Surge Through the Middle Mile Caroline Francis covered the 5K in 29:23, an overall pace of 9:28 per mile. Her race built momentum: after opening in 9:43, she quickened through mile two, then eased slightly into the finish, closing in 11:03 for the final mile. That middle mile, run at a 7:24 pace, stood out as her fastest mile of the race, a clear surge before settling to the line. Boulder sits at over 5,000 feet of elevation, a backdrop worth noting for any effort on these roads. Francis's quick second mile came against that thinner air, making the drop to a 7:24 pace a notable push mid-race before she brought it home on the Pearl Street Mall.