Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Sakar Dahal #41951 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Pace Through Downtown Boulder Highlights a Solid 5K Finish Sakar Dahal completed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 33:17, finishing among a field of 2,677 participants. Dahal's pace shifted across the race: after opening in 10:22 for the first mile, he quickened to 9:56 for the second, his fastest mile of the day, before easing to 11:50 over the closing mile into the Pearl Street Mall. That middle mile stands out as his strongest stretch, showing a solid mid-race surge before settling in for the finish. Running at Boulder's elevationover 5,000 feetadds context to the effort behind that pace shift. Building a bit more consistency between the second and third miles could be a useful focus for future races.