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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Ryan Vaughan #41326 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers Even Split Finish Ryan Vaughan finished the 5K in 26:04, an 8:24 min/mile pace. The race unfolded unevenly: he opened in 8:59, surged to 7:27 for the second mile, and closed at 8:55, showing a pronounced mid-race gear shift before settling back to his opening rhythm. That second mile stood out as the fastest stretch of his race, a full minute-plus quicker than either mile flanking it. Racing at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, Vaughan might look to carry that middle-mile strength deeper into the final stretch next time, smoothing the transition between his fast second mile and the close.