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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Karla Badillo #40079 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Effort Carries Badillo Through the 5K Karla Badillo finished the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 32:20, part of a field of 2,677 in Boulder. Badillo's race unfolded in two distinct phases: a strong second mile at 9:03, a sharp pickup from her opening 10:24 mile, before easing to an 11:51 close. That middle mile stood as her fastest full-mile stretch of the day, showing a clear surge before settling in for the finish. Her overall 10:26 min/mile pace reflected a race run at Boulder's elevation, over 5,000 feet, with the effort holding together well across the three miles. Consider building on that strong middle-mile burst by working toward a more even finishing split in future 5Ks.