Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Ellie Khougaz #41999 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Kick Through the Middle Mile Powers a Solid 5K Finish Ellie Khougaz finished the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 33:25, an average pace of 10:46 per mile. Her race built through a strong middle stretch: after opening the first mile in 11:27, she surged to a 9:31 second mile, her fastest of the race, before settling to 11:33 to close. That mid-race push shows a runner capable of shifting gears once warmed up. Finishing in downtown Boulder on the Pearl Street Mall, Khougaz capped a race run at altitude over 5,000 feet a detail worth keeping in mind when eyeing that quick second mile. A slightly more even split between the first and last miles could help her carry that mid-race strength across the whole distance next time.