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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Zoe Simmons #32634 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Early Pace Holds Up for a Top-Tier 10K Finish Zoe Simmons ran the 2026 Boulderthon 10K in 39:17, finishing 18th overall and 5th among women in a field of 3,071. Simmons opened fast, covering the first two miles in 6:01 and 5:59, then settled into a steady rhythm through the middle miles, holding her cumulative pace between 6:05 and 6:09 per mile from mile three through five. Her strongest one-mile stretch came early miles one and two where she ran under six minutes per mile each, setting the tone for the race. The final mile eased to a 7:18 split, nudging her overall pace to 6:20 per mile at the finish, but the damage was minimal given the strength of her early miles. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, the pacing held firm from start to finish.