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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Amanuel Tikue #140028 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Fastest 5K Yet, Runner Climbs to Second Overall Amanuel Tikue crossed the line in 13:52, finishing 2nd overall and 2nd among men in the 5K. That mark tops his previous two Boulderthon appearances a 14:20 for 6th overall in 2024 and 13:55 for 3rd in 2025 making this his quickest and highest finish across the three years. The race unfolded fast and even: he split 4:24 for the first mile, surged to a 3:57 second mile, and closed in 5:10 to seal second place. That middle mile stands as the standout stretch of the day, pulling his cumulative pace down to 4:10 before settling to a 4:28 overall average. All this came at over 5,000 feet of elevation, adding weight to the improvement.