Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Lexi Mathers #41055 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Steady 5K Finish Lexi Mathers crossed the line in 30:19, good for 623rd overall and 222nd among women in the field of 2,677. Her race unfolded in three distinct chapters: an opening mile of 9:58, a strong surge to 8:37 through the second mile, and a final mile that eased back to 10:47 as she brought it home. That middle mile stood out as her fastest stretch of the day, showing a clear gear change mid-race before settling in for the close. Running at altitude in Boulder, sitting above 5,000 feet, adds context to the effort across all three miles. With the pacing pattern she showed here, working on sustaining that second-mile intensity through the finish could be a good focus for next time.