Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: ? ? #42135 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Steady 5K Finish Finishing in 31:04, the runner moved through downtown Boulder's course with a pace that built early and faded late. The opening mile came in at 9:49, followed by a quicker 9:06 second mile, before the pace eased to 11:24 over the final stretch to the Pearl Street Mall finish. That middle mile stood out as the fastest of the race, showing a strong surge before the closing miles slowed. Boulder's elevation, over 5,000 feet, provided a notable backdrop for the effort. With the field topping 2,677 participants, this result reflects a solid, evenly-paced approach through the first two-thirds of the course, with an opportunity to work on sustaining that strength into the final mile for future races.