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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Connor Knese #41944 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Start Fuels a Solid 5K Finish Connor Knese finished the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 27:20, an 8:49 min/mile pace across the 3.1-mile course. Knese's race shape showed a fast opening mile at 8:44, then a notable surge to 7:35 for mile two, dropping his cumulative pace to 8:09 min/mile. The final mile slowed to 10:08, pulling the overall pace back up to 8:49 min/mile by the finish. That second mile stands out as the strongest stretch of the race, and with the front half so well executed, holding closer to that effort in the closing mile is a worthwhile target for next time. The race unfolded in Boulder, which sits above 5,000 feet of elevation.