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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Tre Mitchell #40140 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle-Mile Surge Powers Solid 5K Finish Tre Mitchell finished the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 23:31, averaging 7:35 per mile through downtown Boulder. Mitchell opened with a 7:18 first mile, then surged to a 6:34 second mile his fastest of the race before easing to an 8:40 close. That middle mile stood out as his strongest stretch, showing a real gear change mid-race. The final mile cost him some of that momentum, but the overall shape reflects a runner willing to push hard once warmed up. With a well-paced opening and a standout surge at the midpoint, there's room to experiment with sustaining that faster rhythm deeper into the race next time. Running at altitude in Boulder, sitting over 5,000 feet, adds context to the effort behind that second-mile push.