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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Kristi Nguyen #31394 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Opening Mile Anchors a Steady 10K Finish Kristi Nguyen completed the 10K in 1:16:10, an overall pace of 12:17 per mile. Her race opened fast, with a 10:56 first mile that stood as her quickest of the day. From there, her cumulative pace eased gradually, settling to 11:54 per mile through five miles before closing at 12:15 per mile by the finish, reflecting a controlled, evenly managed effort rather than a hard fade. Nguyen's race unfolded at over 5,000 feet of elevation, a backdrop that makes her sub-11-minute opening mile a particularly sharp piece of pacing. She closed her effort on the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, capping a run built on a strong start and a measured finish. Going forward, she might look to carry that early rhythm a bit further into the middle miles for an even split overall.