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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Cara Norton #40490 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers Steady 5K Finish Cara Norton crossed the line in 33:31, closing out her 5K in downtown Boulder. Her race built through a strong second mile before settling into the finish stretch. Norton opened with a 10:13 first mile, then surged to a 9:35 second mile her fastest stretch of the race pulling her overall pace down to 9:53 per mile at the two-mile mark. The final mile slowed to 12:42, bringing her overall pace to 10:48 per mile at the finish. Racing at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, Norton's middle-mile effort stood out as the highlight of her race.