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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Owen Hill #30930 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Opening Mile Fuels Top-Third Finish Owen Hill finished the 2026 Boulderthon 10K in 43:26, an average pace of 7:00 per mile, placing 54th overall out of the field of 3,071 and third in the Men's 15-19 division. Hill went out fast, covering the opening mile in 5:49, then settled into a steadier rhythm as the race progressed. His pace climbed gradually through the middle miles, from 6:02 at mile two to 6:45 by mile five, before easing slightly to close out at 6:59 per mile overall. That first mile stands out as his fastest sustained stretch of the day, setting a foundation that carried him to a solid finish. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, maintaining that level of control over the second half of the race speaks well of his pacing discipline. A touch more even pacing between miles three and four could be worth exploring in future races.