Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Tori Civitello #41890 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Steady 5K Tori Civitello finished her 5K in 28:11, an overall pace of 9:05 per mile. She opened with a 9:10 first mile, surged to 8:52 cumulative pace by mile two on the strength of an 8:35 split, then eased back slightly to close at a 9:01 overall pace, with her final mile ticking up to 9:20. That middle mile stood out as her best stretch, showing a solid gear shift mid-race before settling in for the finish. Running at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet adds context to that effort, as the thinner air makes any sustained pace increase like hers notable. Overall, a well-managed effort with a clear surge worth noting for future pacing strategy.