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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Laurel Hale #41532 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Early Pace Fades Over Final Mile Laurel Hale completed the 5K in 32:09, an average pace of 10:22 per mile. She moved through the field steadily in the race's early stages before the closing stretch slowed her overall time. Hale's opening two miles were the highlight of her race, covered in 9:24 and 9:16 for a combined pace of 9:19 per mile. That rhythm gave way over the final mile, which slipped to 12:10, pulling her overall pace back to 10:22 per mile by the finish. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, holding sub-9:30 pace through the first two miles was a solid showing before the late fade. A touch more even pacing across the final stretch could help her sustain that early speed to the line next time.