Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Shelby Herrod #40316 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Steady 5K Finish Shelby Herrod completed the 5K in 33:31. Her race built through a strong middle mile before settling back down toward the finish. After an opening mile of 11:21, Herrod surged to a 9:29 second mile, the fastest of her race by a wide margin. She eased slightly over the closing mile, finishing in 11:39, for a final cumulative pace of 10:49 per mile. Racing at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet adds context to that overall pace, with the second-mile push standing out as the clear highlight of her effort.