Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Katie Ellenwood #41705 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers Steady 5K Finish Katie Ellenwood finished the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 30:17, an average pace of 9:46 per mile. She crossed the line 616th overall out of a field of 2,677, placing ninth in the F 45-49 division. Her race built in the middle: after opening in 9:49, she surged to 8:31 for the second mile, her fastest of the race, before easing to 10:51 over the closing stretch. That middle-mile drop was the clear highlight of her run, showing a strong gear once she settled in. With Boulder sitting above 5,000 feet, that kind of mid-race pickup is worth noting. A touch more evenness between the second and third miles could smooth out the overall pace next time, though the finish itself was solid.