Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Patrick Bernal #30726 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Early Miles Give Way to a Late Fade Patrick Bernal covered the 10K in 1:11:02. Splits reveal a consistent effort through the first five miles, holding between 9:12 and 9:34 per mile, with elapsed pace sitting at 9:30 min/mile by mile 5. That opening stretch was the standout of the race, five miles run within a tight 21-second band per mile. The closing mile told a different story, slowing to a 21:07 split and pulling the overall elapsed pace to 11:26 min/mile by the finish. For a runner who found such rhythm early, revisiting that final mile could be worth a look. Racing at altitude in Boulder, over 5,000 feet, adds its own layer to any pacing plan worth considering for next time.