Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Karen Julieth Rueda Triana #40676 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Early Pace Fades Down the Stretch Karen Julieth Rueda Triana finished the 5K in 32:37. She built an early rhythm, covering the first mile in 9:51 before quickening to 9:26 over the second mile her fastest of the race. The closing mile slowed to 12:10, pulling her overall pace back to 10:31 per mile by the finish. The middle mile stood out as the strongest stretch, showing a clear surge in tempo before the final mile's pullback. Running at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet adds context to the pacing shift late in the race. A touch more evenness between the second and third miles could help smooth out the finish next time.