Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Michelle Kuan #40376 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Middle Mile Powers a Steady 5K Finish Michelle Kuan completed the 5K in 29:22, an overall pace of 9:28 per mile. She opened with a 9:11 first mile, surged to her fastest mile of the race in the second at 8:33, then eased to 10:39 over the closing mile to the finish. That middle-mile push was the clear highlight of her race, briefly moving her into the top 460 overall before settling into her final position. Racing at over 5,000 feet of elevation in Boulder, Kuan finished 516th overall out of a field of 2,677 and 163rd among women, closing out her 5K with a well-paced middle stretch that stood above the rest of her race.