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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Liz Ropp #40307 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers Solid 5K Finish Liz Ropp completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 29:43, an overall pace of 9:35 per mile. Ropp's race unfolded in three distinct phases: an opening mile at 9:20, a strong surge to 7:52 for mile two, and a final mile that eased to 11:28 as she brought it home. That middle mile stood out as her fastest stretch of the race, a solid gear shift through the heart of the course. Given the altitude of Boulder, sitting above 5,000 feet, that mid-race pace was a notable push. With the early pace and late stretch bookending that surge, there's an opportunity to work on carrying that middle-mile strength deeper into the finish.