Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Nate Eskenazi #41431 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Start Fuels Top 5% Finish Nate Eskenazi crossed the line in 21:47, placing 110th overall and 85th among men in a field of 2,677. That result put him in the top tier of finishers for the day. His race shape showed an aggressive opening: a 6:50 first mile followed by a 6:10 second mile, the fastest stretch of his race, before easing to an 8:05 close. Racing at Boulder's elevation of over 5,000 feet, that early pace built a cushion that carried him to a strong overall time despite the late slowdown. A slightly more even pacing plan could help him sustain that early speed through the finish.