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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Daniel Akintola #41421 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Solid 5K Finish Daniel Akintola completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 30:49, an overall pace of 9:56 per mile. Racing among the field of 2,677, he crossed in 677th place overall and 415th among men. Akintola opened with a 9:48 first mile, then surged to his fastest mile of the race, an 8:52 second mile, before easing to an 11:10 close. That middle mile stands out as the day's strongest stretch, showing a runner capable of shifting gears mid-race. With Boulder's elevation over a mile high, holding that pace was a real jolt of speed. A touch more evenness between the second and third miles could help him carry that surge closer to the line next time out.