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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Monica Pina-Almeida #41179 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Anchors Steady 5K Finish Monica Pina-Almeida completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 30:31. Her race unfolded in three distinct phases: an opening mile at 10:19, a sharp pickup through mile two at 8:13, and a final mile that eased to 11:03 as she crossed the line in downtown Boulder. That second mile stood out as the fastest stretch of her race by a wide margin, showing a clear ability to shift gears mid-course. Given that finish comes at altitude Boulder sits above 5,000 feet that surge carries extra weight. Building a bit more evenness between the middle and closing miles could help her sustain that faster rhythm all the way to the Pearl Street Mall finish next time.