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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Veer Gandhakwala #30455 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Negative Splits Power a Strong 10K Finish Veer Gandhakwala completed the 2026 Boulderthon 10K in 47:47, an average pace of 7:42 per mile, placing 114th overall out of the field of 3,071 and 82nd among men. Gandhakwala opened at 8:22 for the first mile and steadily sharpened his pace through the middle miles, dropping to 7:36 by mile four and hitting a season-best mile split of 6:48 between miles four and five. The final mile eased slightly to 7:52, but his overall trajectory showed consistent improvement across the race. That fifth mile stands out as his strongest sustained stretch, reflecting strong pacing management as the race progressed through downtown Boulder, a city sitting over 5,000 feet in elevation.