Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Lauren Hale #40641 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Start Gives Way to a Strong Middle Mile Lauren Hale completed the 5K in 44:31, covering the 3.1-mile course at an overall pace of 14:21 per mile. Her race built through an even opening mile, picked up noticeably through the middle stretch, and eased slightly over the closing mile. Her second mile was the highlight, clocked at 13:34, faster than both her opening 13:47 and her closing mile, showing her strongest sustained effort of the race. That middle-mile surge helped anchor a solid overall pace across a course set at over 5,000 feet of elevation in Boulder. With a well-paced first two miles, she has a clear foundation to build on for maintaining that rhythm through the final stretch in future races.