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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Medhin Beyene #140010 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Sixth-Place Finish Highlights Strong 5K Effort Medhin Beyene finished 33rd overall out of the field of 2,677 and 6th among women, crossing the line in 17:38. Her opening mile was her quickest at 5:19, and while each subsequent mile ticked slightly slower 5:42, then 5:56 the overall pace held strong at 5:41 min/mile, reflecting a well-controlled effort from start to finish. Racing through downtown Boulder, Beyene's performance came at over 5,000 feet of elevation, adding weight to her sub-18-minute finish. The steady first-mile surge set the tone for a race with no major fade, just a gradual, expected settling as fatigue built toward the Pearl Street Mall finish.