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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Samantha Paulson #40513 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers Steady 5K Finish Samantha Paulson finished the 5K in 24:03, placing 201st overall and 49th among women out of the field of 2,677. She finished sixth in the F30-34 division. Paulson's race unfolded with an opening mile of 7:38, a quicker second mile of 7:30, and a final mile of 8:00 to the finish. That middle mile stood out as her fastest stretch of the race, showing a strong surge before the pace eased slightly over the closing mile. Given that Boulder sits at over 5,000 feet of elevation, her overall pace of 7:45 per mile reflects solid, consistent effort across the distance.