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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Nayileya Day #42037 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Steady 5K Finish Nayileya Day completed the 5K in 32:52, an average pace of 10:36 per mile. Her race built in the middle before easing back over the closing stretch, a common pattern as young runners manage their effort across three miles. She opened with a 10:27 first mile, then surged to a 9:09 second mile her fastest of the race before settling into a 12:21 closing mile to the finish. That middle mile stood out as the clear high point of her effort, showing she can shift into a strong gear mid-race. Running at altitude, with Boulder sitting over 5,000 feet, adds an extra layer of difficulty to any pace. Finding a way to carry that second-mile strength through to the finish would be a good focus for her next 5K.