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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Chris Heinze #32295 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Pace Carries Aurora Runner Through Boulder 10K Chris Heinze finished the 2026 Boulderthon 10K in 59:27, averaging 9:35 per mile through downtown Boulder. His first mile came fastest at 8:59, and he settled into a rhythm through the middle miles before a strong fifth mile split of 8:57 marked his best stretch of the race, showing a solid finishing kick before the final mile. Racing at over 5,000 feet of elevation, Heinze's pacing held together across the field of 3,071 participants, finishing in a course that runs through downtown Boulder before wrapping up on the historic Pearl Street Mall. His mile splits show some variation, and there may be room to work toward a more even effort across the middle miles in future races.