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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Rachel Bunyard #41111 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Start, Strong Finish Push Through the Final Mile Rachel Bunyard completed the 5K at the 2026 Boulderthon in 40:08, an overall pace of 12:56 per mile. Her race unfolded with a strong opening mile at 12:08, followed by a second mile at 12:30, before the pace eased to 14:45 over the closing stretch. That first mile stood out as her fastest of the day, showing a confident early rhythm before the effort settled in the back half. Boulder's elevation, over 5,000 feet, adds context to any effort in town, and Bunyard's race unfolded entirely on a course that finishes on the historic Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder. Her opening mile pace suggests solid early control worth carrying further into future races if she can hold that rhythm a bit longer next time.