Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Jacob Archuleta #31887 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Start Fades Late in Steady 10K Effort Jacob Archuleta finished the 10K in 1:00:50, good for 419th among men. His race showed a clear pattern: the first three miles were his fastest, clicking off in 8:32, 8:50, and 9:07, before the pace eased steadily to 9:49, 10:34, and finally 11:49 over the closing miles. That early three-mile stretch stands as the highlight of his race, holding sub-9:10 pace before the effort gradually cooled. Running at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet adds a layer of difficulty to any pacing plan, and Archuleta's early miles reflect a well-managed opening push. With that foundation in place, working on sustaining the early rhythm through the back half could be a useful focus for his next race at this distance.