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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: George Gabinashvili #42177 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Fuels a Solid 5K Finish George Gabinashvili completed the 5K in 30:06, averaging 9:42 per mile. His race unfolded unevenly across the three-mile course: an opening mile of 10:04 gave way to a much stronger second mile at 8:30, before easing back to 10:33 to close things out. That middle mile stood out as the clear high point of his effort, showing a solid gear shift mid-race. Racing at altitude, with Boulder sitting over 5,000 feet above sea level, adds a layer of difficulty to every effort in this city. Gabinashvili's ability to find a faster rhythm in the second mile, even as the thinner air persisted, speaks well of his pacing instincts. A slightly more even split between miles one and three could help him carry that middle-mile strength through to the finish next time.