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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Amanda Carroll #40145 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Anchors a Steady 5K Amanda Carroll finished the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 32:41, covering the course with an even overall effort. She opened with a 10:26 first mile, then found her best rhythm in the second, clocking 9:30 her fastest mile of the race before easing to an 11:50 close in the final mile. Racing at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, Carroll's early pickup in mile two stands out as the highlight of her run, showing a strong surge before the finish on the Pearl Street Mall. With the 5K field starting at 7:45 AM, she navigated the morning conditions with a balanced approach, and there's room to explore holding that mid-race intensity a bit longer next time out.