Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Skylar Gillow Clowser #41584 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Steady 5K Finish Skylar Gillow Clowser crossed the line in 30:43, a 9:54 min/mile average, in the 5K. Her race built in two phases: an opening mile at 9:33, then a strong second mile at 8:42 that pulled her cumulative pace down to 9:07 through two miles, before a 11:16 closing mile brought her final pace to 9:50 at the 5K mark. That second mile stood out as her fastest stretch of the race, a solid surge worth noting. Racing at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet adds context to any pacing shift late in a short race like this. Building on that early speed with a touch more strength through the closing mile could be a worthwhile focus for next time.