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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Natalie Hazapis #41722 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Anchors a Steady 5K Natalie Hazapis completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 32:23. Her race unfolded in three distinct phases: an opening mile at 10:37, a sharp pickup through mile two, and a final mile where the pace eased back up. That second mile was the standout of the day, clocked at 9:14 well ahead of her overall pace and the fastest stretch of her race. Running through downtown Boulder, a city sitting over 5,000 feet in elevation, Hazapis showed she can shift gears mid-race. With that surge already proven, a slightly more even split between miles two and three could help her carry that speed all the way to the Pearl Street Mall finish next time out.