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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Samantha Lizzio #40964 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Anchors a Top-10% 5K Finish Samantha Lizzio finished her 5K in 23:54, placing 193rd overall out of the field of 2,677 and 44th among women, with a third-place finish in the F15-19 division. Her race built through a strong second mile, clocked at 6:49, the fastest mile of her day and a clear surge from her opening 7:45. The third mile eased to 8:31, giving her race a classic build-and-settle shape. Given that Boulder sits at over 5,000 feet of elevation, that middle-mile push stands out as the highlight of her effort. If she's looking for a next step, tightening the gap between her second and third miles could smooth her overall pacing and push her final time down further.