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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Phillip Darby #31415 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Pace Holds Firm Through a Fast 10K Finish Phillip Darby crossed the line in 42:49, placing 44th overall and 30th among men in the field of 3,071, with a second-place finish in the M40-44 division. His early miles were steady, clicking off 6:42, 6:48, and 6:50 splits before settling into a strong middle stretch. Mile five stood out as his fastest of the race, a 6:13 surge that pushed his cumulative pace down to 6:41 per mile before easing back over the final mile. Darby's race unfolded at altitude, with Boulder sitting above 5,000 feet, adding context to his sustained low-6:40s pace through the middle miles. The race concluded with the traditional finish on the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, capping a well-paced and competitive run.