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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Tenzing Sherpa #41219 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Solid 5K Finish Tenzing Sherpa completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 30:14, an overall pace of 9:45 per mile. He finished 72nd in the Men's 25-29 division out of a field of 2,677. Sherpa's race built quickly, opening with a 9:28 first mile before surging to an 8:35 second mile, his fastest of the day. That middle stretch reflected a strong sense of pacing, as he dropped nearly a minute off his opening split and moved through the field efficiently. The final mile slowed to 11:06, tempering his overall time, but the early acceleration stood out as the highlight of his effort. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, that quick middle mile shows real strength. Building a touch more consistency between mile two and three could help him carry that early momentum all the way to the finish next time.