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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Evergreen Jurek #41857 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Improvement Caps Four Straight Boulderthon 5Ks Evergreen Jurek finished the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 31:41, his fastest time yet across four consecutive years at this raceimproving from 48:06 in 2023, to 40:32 in 2024, to 32:59 in 2025. His pace held strong through the first two miles, clocking 9:31 and 9:47, before easing to 11:36 over the final mile as cumulative pace settled at 10:17 min/mile. Racing in his hometown of Boulder, Jurek covered the 5K at an elevation exceeding 5,000 feet. His opening mile of 9:31 stood as the strongest stretch of the day, setting a solid foundation before the pace naturally settled in the closing miles. Given his consistent year-over-year gains, maintaining that early rhythm a bit longer could be a useful focus for next time.