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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Maya Sandel #41328 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Strides Through the Streets of Boulder Maya Sandel completed the 5K in 30:15, an average pace of 9:45 per mile. Her mile splits were even, opening in 9:42, holding to 9:49 through mile two, and easing slightly to 9:57 over the final mile. That pattern shows a controlled, consistent effort from start to finish, with only a modest fade over the last mile a good sign of pacing discipline worth building on. Sandel's race concluded on the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, a fitting finish given the city sits at over 5,000 feet of elevation. Running at altitude adds a layer of difficulty to any pace, making her steady effort across all three miles a solid showing. With such even splits already in place, she has a strong foundation to build a slightly faster finish next time.