Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Matt Schiefferly #32714 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Early Pace Fades Late in Steady 10K Effort Matt Schiefferly finished the 10K in 57:00, an average pace of 9:11 per mile. He settled in quickly, holding 8:52 pace through the first two miles, then eased slightly through miles three and four before finding his best rhythm of the day. The final mile slowed to 10:27, but the overall effort stayed consistent across the distance. Mile five was the standout stretch, covered in 8:44, his fastest mile of the race and a strong push before the finish. Racing at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, Schiefferly's pacing patternfast start, steady middle, honest finishreflects a well-managed race plan. Runners looking to build on this could consider holding a touch more in reserve for the final mile to close with something closer to the mile-one pace.