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Max Salmons #40897
5K
September 27, 2026
27:45
Chip Time
8:57
Pace (min/miles)
3.1
Distance
PERFORMANCE
382
2197
Overall
274
890
M
48
151
M 25-29
Rankings
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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Max Salmons #40897 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles
Strong Middle Mile Fuels Steady 5K Finish Max Salmons completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 27:45, an average pace of 8:57 per mile. Salmons opened with an 8:55 first mile, then surged to a 7:46 second mile his fastest of the race before easing to a 9:49 close. That middle mile stood out as the highlight of his effort, showing a solid gear shift through the race's midsection. The finish came on the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, a city sitting over 5,000 feet in elevation, a notable backdrop for any runner's pace management across the distance.
