Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Jennifer Young #30435 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Pace Build Culminates in a Strong Fifth Mile Jennifer Young crossed the 10K finish in 53:40, an average pace of 8:39 per mile. Her race showed a clear pattern of tightening splits opening in 8:57, then trimming steadily through 8:44, 8:31, and 8:33 before hitting her fastest mile, a 7:58 fifth mile, well ahead of her overall pace. The final mile eased to 9:16 as she brought the effort home. That fifth-mile surge stood out as the highlight of the day, marking her quickest sustained mile-plus stretch of the race. Running at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet adds a layer of difficulty to any pace management, making that mid-race acceleration a notable display of control and strength.