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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: John Blaser #30666 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Second Mile Powers Runner to Podium Finish John Blaser, 67, finished the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 27:36, placing second in the M 65-69 division within a field of 2,677. Blaser opened with an 8:50 first mile, then surged to his fastest mile of the race at 8:00, briefly climbing into the overall division lead before easing to a 9:52 closing mile and settling for the runner-up spot. That middle mile stood out as the day's strongest stretch, showing a clear gear shift before the finish. Running at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, Blaser's pacing patterna fast start, a faster middle, and a controlled finishreflects a well-managed effort across the distance.