Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Marlene Ramirez #41137 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Steady 5K Finish Marlene Ramirez completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 31:49. Her race built through a clear arc: an opening mile of 11:05, a sharp drop to 8:51 for the second mile, then a settling third mile of 10:41 to the finish. That middle mile stands out as the fastest stretch of her race by a wide margin, showing a strong surge in the heart of the course before easing back slightly to close things out. Racing at over 5,000 feet of elevation in Boulder, Ramirez's pacing pattern reflects a runner willing to push once warmed up. Looking ahead, working on carrying that second-mile rhythm deeper into the final stretch could help smooth out the overall pace across the full 5K distance.