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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Patrick Ward #40401 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Start Fuels Top-Placing 5K Finish Patrick Ward crossed the line in 17:02, good for 27th overall and 23rd among men in a field of 2,677, while also taking 3rd in the M30-34 division. That result reflects a well-paced effort through downtown Boulder, a city sitting at over 5,000 feet of elevation. Ward's race built through a strong middle mile before settling in for the finish. His opening mile came in at 5:25, and he surged to a 4:49 second mile his fastest of the race before easing to a 6:08 close. That middle-mile push proved the standout stretch of the day, powering him through the field and into a well-earned podium spot in his division.