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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Andrea Toppin #140005 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pace Through Two Miles Fuels Age-Group Win Andrea Toppin finished the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 18:51, placing 52nd overall and 13th among women, with a first-place finish in the F30-34 division. That's a step back from her 2025 result of 17:59, though the age-group title carries over from last year. Toppin's race showed strong early rhythm, covering the first two miles in 5:37 and 5:38 a tightly matched pair that kept her among the race's faster splits. The final mile slowed to 6:32, a shift worth revisiting in training, perhaps with attention to sustaining that opening rhythm deeper into the race. Racing at altitude in Boulder, over 5,000 feet above sea level, adds context to the effort required to hold that early pace. Overall, a race defined by a fast start and a podium finish in her division.