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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Lukas Nielson #40658 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Start Fuels Solid 5K Finish Lukas Nielson completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 24:43, an overall pace of 7:58 per mile. Nielson opened with a swift first mile in 7:02, holding nearly identical pace through the second mile at 7:05, keeping his cumulative pace right around 7:03 per mile at the halfway point. The final mile slowed to 9:44, pulling his overall average back to 7:58 per mile. That opening two-mile stretch stands as the clear highlight of his race, run efficiently at altitude in a city that sits above 5,000 feet.