Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Ellis Sartain #41384 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Steady 5K Finish Ellis Sartain finished the 5K in 33:10, a result built on an uneven but purposeful pace. After opening with a 10:27 first mile, she surged to a 9:05 second mile, her fastest stretch of the race, pulling her cumulative pace down to 9:46 per mile. The final mile slowed to 12:44, settling her overall pace at 10:42 per mile by the finish. Running in Boulder, a city sitting above 5,000 feet of elevation, Sartain's second-mile surge stands out as the clear highlight of her race. Holding that effort, or easing into the final stretch more gradually, could help smooth the pacing curve in future starts. Overall, a solid showing with a clear point of strength to build from.