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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Lewis Ruff #40117 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Start Fuels Top-Tier 5K Finish Lewis Ruff crossed the 5K in 23:06, good for 146th overall and 111th among men in a field of 2,677 runners at the 2026 Boulderthon. That result also placed him 18th in the men's 20-24 division. Ruff's race unfolded with a fast opening mile of 7:05, followed by an even quicker second mile at 7:02 - his standout stretch of the day. The final mile eased to 8:05, nudging his cumulative pace from 7:03 min/mile at the two-mile mark to a 7:27 min/mile finish. Running at Boulder's elevation of over 5,000 feet, Ruff's early pace set a solid foundation for a competitive finish in the field.