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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Tyler Southworth #41327 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers Southworth to a Solid 5K Finish Tyler Southworth, 19, of Boulder, finished the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 26:25. His race built momentum through the middle of the course before easing back over the final stretch. After an opening mile of 8:46, Southworth surged to a 7:42 second mile, his fastest of the race, pulling his cumulative pace down to 8:14 per mile. He closed with a 9:05 third mile, settling his overall pace at 8:31 per mile for the distance. That middle-mile effort stands out as the highlight of his run, showing a clear ability to shift gears mid-race. Given that surge, working on sustaining that faster rhythm through the final mile could be a rewarding focus for his next 5K effort.