Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Megan Buttner #40661 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady 5K Matches Prior Best Stride for Stride Megan Buttner crossed the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 32:05, matching her elapsed time from her previous run of this event almost exactly, a repeat performance that speaks to consistency. Her pacing showed a clear middle surge: after opening in 10:54, she picked up speed to 9:38 for the second mile, her fastest of the race, before settling back to 10:27 to close. That mid-race mile was the highlight, showing the strongest sustained pace of her outing. Racing at Boulder's altitude, over 5,000 feet, adds context to holding that pace across the field of 2,677.