Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Sean Mcneil #41891 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Start Fuels Top-3% 5K Finish Sean Mcneil ran 20:00 in the 2026 Boulderthon 5K, finishing 79th overall out of the field of 2,677 and 60th among men, with a 6:27 min/mile pace overall. His mile splits show a fast opening mile at 6:16, holding at 6:18 through mile two before easing to a 19:22 cumulative mark by mile three, with the closing stretch adding a bit of time to the pace. His first mile stands out as the strongest stretch of the race. Sean's race unfolded at altitude, with Boulder sitting above 5,000 feet, a notable backdrop for a sub-6:30 average pace. The race finished on the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, a fitting close to a race built on early speed.