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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Jack Wittwer #41511 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Start, Even Stronger Middle Mile Jack Wittwer, 16, of Colorado Springs, finished the 5K at the 2026 Boulderthon in 23:53, placing 192nd overall and 147th among men out of the field of 2,677. Wittwer opened with a 7:01 first mile, then surged into his fastest stretch of the race, covering the second mile in 6:16. That mile was the clear highlight of his race, dropping his cumulative pace to 6:38 per mile through two miles. He eased over the final mile, adding time before crossing the finish. All Boulderthon distances, including the 5K, finish on the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, a fitting close to a race run at altitude, with Boulder sitting above 5,000 feet.