Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Jeni Wrightson #40178 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Steady 5K Finish Jeni Wrightson crossed the line in 27:42, good for 8:56 min/mile pace across the 5K distance. Her race built through the middle before settling in for the close: a 9:27 opening mile gave way to a sharp 7:29 second mile, pulling her cumulative pace down to 8:28 min/mile, before a 9:48 final mile brought her home at 8:54 min/mile overall. That second-mile surge stood out as the fastest stretch of her race, a clear gear shift after a measured start. Running at altitude in Boulder, which sits above 5,000 feet, that kind of mid-race pickup is worth noting and offers a natural target if she looks to carry that pace further into the race next time.