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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Saleh Alruzihan #40152 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Anchors a Steady 5K Saleh Alruzihan, 22, of Fort Collins, completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 29:29, an overall pace of 9:30 per mile. His race built through a fast second mile before easing back over the final stretch, with the middle mile standing out as his best sustained running of the day. Alruzihan opened with a 9:31 first mile, then dropped to 8:33 for the second his fastest mile of the race before closing with a 10:25 third mile to the finish. That middle-mile surge reflects strong pacing instincts, and revisiting that rhythm earlier or later in future 5Ks could help smooth out the overall split. Racing through downtown Boulder, sitting over 5,000 feet above sea level, adds a physiological backdrop worth noting for any runner assessing effort at this event.