Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Brandon May #40177 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Start Fades Late in Final Mile Brandon May finished the 5K in 31:54, moving well through the opening two miles before the pace slipped noticeably over the closing stretch. He covered the first mile in 9:27 and picked it up slightly to 9:12 for the second, holding a cumulative pace of 9:19 per mile through 2 miles. The final mile told a different story, coming in at 12:08 and pulling his overall pace back to 10:15 per mile by the finish. That first two miles stands as the clear highlight of the race, run at a strong, steady clip well under 9:20 per mile. With that pace established early, a touch more evenness through the final mile could bring the overall time down without changing the effort in those opening miles a small adjustment worth exploring next time out in downtown Boulder.