Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Yaqoub Albannai #40153 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Steady 5K Finish Yaqoub Albannai finished the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 29:26, a 9:29 min/mile pace across the 3.1-mile course. Albannai opened with a 9:41 first mile before surging to 8:20 for mile two, the fastest stretch of his race. He eased back to 10:29 over the closing mile to the Pearl Street Mall finish, settling his overall pace right at the race average. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, the strong second-mile split stands out as the highlight of the run. Building on that middle-mile strength with a more even final stretch could help him carry that pace closer to the finish next time out.