Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Briana Orozco #41923 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Opening Mile Fuels a Solid 5K Finish Briana Orozco covered the 5K in 29:10, easing from a brisk 8:55 opening mile into a stronger 8:27 second mile before settling to the finish. Her cumulative pace held near 8:40 per mile through two miles before the final stretch pulled her overall pace to 9:21 per mile. That second mile stands out as her fastest stretch of the race, showing a runner capable of building speed once warmed up. With Boulders elevation sitting above 5,000 feet, that kind of mid-race surge is a strong sign of pacing control. A touch more evenness between the first and third miles could help her carry that mile-two rhythm all the way to the line next time.