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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Tyler Smith #40083 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers Steady 5K Finish Tyler Smith completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 30:43, an average pace of 9:54 per mile. Smith opened with a 10:16 first mile, then surged to 8:53 through mile two, his fastest stretch of the race. He closed with a 10:43 final mile, settling back near his opening effort to finish. That middle mile stood out as his strongest sustained push, shaving nearly a minute and a half off his pace before the closing mile brought the overall effort back in line. Racing at altitude in Boulder, sitting above 5,000 feet, Smith's pacing shows a runner willing to push mid-race before managing the final stretch home.