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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Andy Wacker #140030 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Speedster Shaves Seconds Off Last Year's Pace Andy Wacker finished the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 14:18, placing 6th overall and 6th among men in a field of 2,677. That mirrors his 6th-place finish overall and in his gender division last year, but this time he crossed the line 10 seconds faster than his 2025 time of 14:28. Wacker's race showed a strong front end: he covered the first two miles at a blistering 4:12 min/mile pace, highlighted by a 4:03 second mile, before easing to a 5:36 final mile. That early surge, run at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, set the tone for another sharp, well-paced 5K effort. Runners looking to build on this could consider holding a touch more in reserve through mile two to test whether the closing mile can match that early speed.