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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Connor Denman #40961 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

A Strong Middle Mile Carries the Day Connor Denman covered the 5K in 27:39, an 8:55 per mile pace across the Boulderthon course. His race unfolded in three distinct phases: an opening mile at 9:36, a sharp surge to 7:21 for mile two, and a final mile that eased back to 9:49. That middle mile stands out as the fastest stretch of his race, a clear surge in the heart of the course before settling in for the finish on the Pearl Street Mall. Racing at altitude in Boulder, sitting above 5,000 feet, adds its own demands to any pace plan. Denman might consider working on finding a more even middle-to-close balance, holding closer to that strong second-mile effort through the final stretch, to build on the pace he showed when he found his rhythm.