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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Matthew Salazar #32931 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Pace Through a Mid-Race Dip Fuels a Strong Finish Matthew Salazar completed the 2026 Boulderthon 10K in 1:00:44. His race unfolded in three phases: a brisk opening (9:35 and 9:28 for miles one and two), a softer middle stretch as miles three and four ticked past in just over 10:00 each, and a rebound over the closing miles, capped by a 9:39 sixth mile that matched his early pace and pulled his overall average back down to 9:48 per mile. That closing mile stood out as his strongest full-mile stretch after the midrace lull, showing he had more left in the tank late in the race. Running at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet adds context to that steady effort. With this being his only recorded Boulderthon result, it offers a clear baseline: a well-paced 10K with room to smooth out the middle miles next time.