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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Neftali Cardenas #41997 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Start Fuels a Steady 5K Finish Neftali Cardenas ran the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 27:49. His race opened fast with an 8:06 first mile, the quickest stretch of his day, before settling into a steady rhythm of 9:24 miles to the finish. That early pace gave him a cushion that carried him through a consistent second half, finishing with an overall pace of 8:58 per mile. Racing at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, Cardenas's ability to hold near-identical splits across miles two and three shows disciplined pacing once the opening mile's quickness settled. A slightly more even split between miles one and two could be worth exploring next time, though the overall effort reflects a well-managed race from start to finish on the way into downtown Boulder.