Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Renee Barker #32516 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Rebound Mile Powers a Steady 10K Finish Renee Barker crossed the line in 1:04:17, averaging 10:22 per mile across the 2026 Boulderthon 10K in downtown Boulder. Her race unfolded in two phases: a steady opening three miles between 9:56 and 10:12 per mile, a dip to 12:26 in the fourth, then a sharp response as she posted her fastest mile of the day, 9:10, in mile five before closing with a 10:23 final mile. That rebound stretch stood out as the strongest mile of her race, pulling her overall pace back in line by the finish. Running at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, Barker managed her effort well through the tougher middle mile, showing solid recovery and pacing control over the back half of the course.