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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Ana Fairbanks-Mahnke #30520 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Middle Miles Power a Steady 10K Finish Ana Fairbanks-Mahnke completed the 2026 Boulderthon 10K in 1:00:20, an average pace of 9:43 per mile. Her race built momentum steadily: after opening miles near 10:30-11:12 pace, she found her rhythm and closed strong, cutting her cumulative pace down to 9:47 by the finish. Her standout stretch came across miles four and five, where she clicked off 8:21 and 8:04, respectivelyby far her fastest miles of the day and a sharp turnaround from the opening 5K. That surge, sustained at over 5,000 feet of elevation in Boulder, speaks to well-managed effort and a strong closing gear. Ana might consider working on a more even early pace to carry that late speed even further next time.