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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Ryan Gerlach #40820 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Fuels Solid 5K Finish Ryan Gerlach finished the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 27:33, an 8:53 per mile pace, in downtown Boulder. Gerlach's race unfolded in three distinct phases: an opening mile of 9:25, a sharp pickup to 7:33 for the second mile, and a settling-in third mile of 9:50 to the finish. That middle mile stood out as his fastest stretch of the race by a wide margin, showing a strong surge once he found his rhythm. Consider working on carrying that middle-mile strength through to the finish, as closing that final mile closer to his second-mile pace could yield an even stronger overall time in future races on this course, which finishes on the historic Pearl Street Mall at over 5,000 feet of elevation.