Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Russell Roberts #30170 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Pace Through the First Half Fuels Solid 10K Finish Russell Roberts crossed the finish line of the 2026 Boulderthon 10K in 1:00:27, an overall pace of 9:45 per mile. He opened strong, clicking off his first two miles in 9:09 and 9:06, the fastest stretch of his race, before easing through the middle miles in the 9:20-9:57 range. The final mile slowed to 11:06, closing out a race that held together well across the first five miles. Running the 10K at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, Roberts turned in a well-paced effort that stayed within a tight band for the bulk of the course. With his early miles as the clear strength of the day, a touch more reserve for the closing stretch could help him carry that opening rhythm through to the finish next time.