Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Lily Smith #41746 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Start Carries Through a Tough Final Mile Lily Smith finished the 2026 Boulderthon 5K in 33:35, covering 3.1 miles at an overall pace of 10:50 per mile. Smith's race opened strong, with a first mile in 10:11 followed by a quicker second mile in 9:22, dropping her cumulative pace to 9:46 per mile at the halfway point. The third mile slowed to 12:59, pulling her overall pace back to 10:50 per mile by the finish. That second mile stood out as her fastest stretch of the day, showing solid mid-race strength. Given the steadiness of her opening miles, she may find value in pacing the closing mile a bit more evenly next time, though her overall performance reflects a well-managed effort through downtown Boulder's finish on the Pearl Street Mall.