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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Claire Darley #41086 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

A Strong Middle Mile Fuels a Steady 5K Finish Claire Darley finished her 5K in 27:24, an 8:50 per mile pace. Her race built through a quicker second mile before settling in over the closing stretch. She opened in 9:09, surged to 7:36 for mile two, then eased to 9:40 to the line, with her overall time still reflecting that strong middle-mile push. That second mile stood out as the fastest stretch of her race, a solid gear shift after a measured start. Running through Boulder, sitting above 5,000 feet of elevation, adds context to any pacing shifts across the course. Darley might look to carry more of that mile-two rhythm into the final stretch next time, though the overall effort was well-paced and consistent.