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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Cameron Byrd #41176 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers Steady 5K Finish Cameron Byrd completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 30:58, an overall pace of 9:59 per mile. His race unfolded in three distinct phases: an opening mile of 10:49, a strong surge to 8:42 for mile two, and a settling third mile of 10:29 to the finish. That middle mile stood out as the fastest stretch of his race, sharply lifting his cumulative pace before the final mile pulled it back toward even splits. Racing at altitude, with Boulder sitting above 5,000 feet, Byrd's ability to find a gear in the second mile speaks to solid pacing instincts. Revisiting that surge and working to sustain it deeper into the race could be a useful focus for his next 5K effort.