Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Michaela Kiyama #40606 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers Solid 5K Finish Michaela Kiyama finished the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 28:40, an average pace of 9:15 per mile. Kiyama's race built through a strong second mile, clocked at 8:00, well ahead of her opening mile of 9:08. That middle stretch stood as the fastest mile of her race, before the closing mile eased to 10:29 as the cumulative pace settled back to 9:12. The result marks a good foundation to build from at this distance, with the second-mile surge showing where her strength lies. Finishing in downtown Boulder, at over 5,000 feet of elevation, adds context to the effort across the field of 2,677.