Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Christopher Johnson #41635 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Effort Through Boulder's Thin Air Christopher Johnson completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 32:16, an average pace of 10:24 per mile, finishing 823rd overall out of the field of 2,677 and 479th among men. His race opened with a 10:25 first mile before he found his rhythm, clocking a strong 9:03 second mile his fastest of the day before easing to an 11:43 close. That middle mile stood out as the highlight of his run, showing a clear surge in pace before the finish. Racing at altitude in Boulder, which sits above 5,000 feet, adds context to those numbers. Like every distance at the event, his race concluded on the historic Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, a fitting finish to a well-paced effort.