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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Martin Chown #30638 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Start Carries Steady 10K Finish Martin Chown finished the 2026 Boulderthon 10K in 47:16, placing 102nd overall and 74th among men out of the field of 3,071. That result also put him 12th in the men's 25-29 division. Chown's race followed a clear pattern: his opening mile was his fastest of the day at 6:59, and he held sub-7:15 pace through the first two miles before easing gradually as the race progressed. His cumulative pace drifted from 6:59 to 7:35 min/mile by the finish, reflecting a gradual, controlled fade rather than a sharp drop-off. That first mile stands out as the standout stretch of the race, built on quick, confident early pacing. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, sustaining that early rhythm as long as he did speaks well of his fitness and pacing execution on the day.