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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Wasim J #40088 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Solid 5K Finish Wasim J completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 28:46, an overall pace of 9:16 per mile, finishing among a field of 2,677 runners in Boulder, CO. Wasim opened with an 8:59 first mile before surging to a 7:53 second mile, the fastest stretch of the race. The final mile slowed to 11:04, pulling the overall pace back to 9:16 by the finish. That middle-mile burst stands out as the strongest segment of the effort, showing a clear ability to accelerate once warmed up. With Boulder's elevation sitting above 5,000 feet, the race presented an added physiological test throughout. Building a more even pacing strategy across all three miles could help translate that strong second-mile speed into a faster overall time next time out.