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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Madison Swallows #40137 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Pace Carries Her Through Downtown Boulder Madison Swallows finished the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 31:13, an average pace of 10:04 per mile. Her race unfolded in two distinct phases: an opening mile at 10:28, followed by a quicker second mile at 9:31, before settling back to 10:10 for the closing stretch. That middle mile stood out as her strongest of the race, showing a clear ability to pick up the pace once warmed up. Holding that effort through the final mile, rather than fading, would be a good focus for her next 5K. Boulder's elevation, over 5,000 feet, adds a layer of difficulty to any pacing strategy, and Swallows' finish on the Pearl Street Mall capped a solid, evenly-structured run through downtown Boulder.