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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Trent Ruder #30273 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Pace Caps a Strong Finishing Kick in the 10K Trent Ruder completed the 2026 Boulderthon 10K in 59:31, averaging 9:35 per mile. His pace held remarkably steady through the first four miles, drifting only slightly from 9:32 to 10:00 cumulative, before he found another gear. Mile five was his standout stretch, clocked at 8:05, well ahead of his overall average, before he settled back to a 9:32 close. That mid-race surge reflects well on his pacing discipline after a patient start. Given how tightly his splits clustered before mile five, Ruder might experiment with pushing that faster effort earlier in future 10Ks to see how it affects his overall time. His finish came on a course that closes on the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, a city sitting over 5,000 feet in elevation.