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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Nico Lopez #42449 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Steady 5K Finish Nico Lopez completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 32:34. His race built through the middle before easing back over the closing mile, a common pattern as runners settle into Boulder's altitude above 5,000 feet. His second mile was the standout stretch, clocked at 9:00 min/mile, a sharp drop from his opening mile's 10:27 pace and the fastest mile of his race. That surge carried him through the race's midpoint before a final mile in 11:56 brought him home. Given the pacing shape, Lopez might consider a more even split between miles one and two in future races to preserve some of that strength for the closing stretch.