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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Sean Carlson #41771 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Steady 5K Finish Sean Carlson completed the 5K in 30:28, covering the 3.1-mile course through downtown Boulder at an overall pace of 9:49 per mile. His race unfolded in three distinct stages: an opening mile at 9:33, a sharp pickup to 8:44 for mile two, and a final mile that slowed to 11:27 as he closed out the course. That middle mile stood out as his fastest full-mile stretch of the race, showing a strong surge before the finish. With Boulder sitting above 5,000 feet of elevation, maintaining that kind of mid-race pace is a notable accomplishment. Sean might look to carry more of that mile-two strength into the closing stretch next time out.