Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Matthew Welch #42013 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Solid 5K Finish Matthew Welch finished the 5K in 24:19, covering the final mile with a pace of 7:51 per mile. His race built momentum through the middle stretch, where he clocked his fastest mile of the day at 7:02, a notable jump from his opening mile of 8:05. That surge carried him through the back half of the course before a slightly more measured final mile brought him home. Racing through downtown Boulder sitting at over 5,000 feet of elevation Welch's pacing shape tells the story: a controlled start, a strong surge, then a steady close. That middle-mile push stands out as the highlight of his effort, showing a runner who found his rhythm once he settled in.