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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Olivia Denton #40000 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

A Strong Middle Mile Powers a Solid 5K Finish Olivia Denton completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 32:30. Her race unfolded in three distinct phases: an opening mile at 10:12, a notably quicker second mile at 9:11, and a final mile that eased to 11:59 as she approached the Pearl Street Mall finish. That second mile stood out as her fastest stretch of the day, showing a solid surge before the closing effort. The finish came in downtown Boulder, a city sitting at over 5,000 feet of elevationitself named the Happiest City in America by National Geographic. With a steady opening and a strong middle mile already in hand, Olivia has a clear, optional target for next time: carrying that second-mile rhythm through to the finish line.