Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Sonya Manson Rodriguez #20601 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Anchors Podium-Close Finish Sonya Manson Rodriguez finished the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 26:20, placing 2nd in her 55-59 age division. Her opening mile came in at 8:28, before she surged to a 7:18 second mile her fastest stretch of the race pulling her cumulative pace down to 7:53 per mile. The final mile slowed to 9:33, settling her overall pace at 8:29 per mile for the race. Sonya's pacing shows a classic build-and-fade shape, with the strong middle mile reflecting solid strength. Given the strength shown in that second mile, she might consider working on sustaining that effort through the finish in future races a small tweak that could sharpen an already competitive result. Boulder's elevation, sitting above 5,000 feet, adds context to any 5K effort in this race.