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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Miranda Liu #30884 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Miles Build to a Strong Closing Kick Miranda Liu covered the 10K in 54:41, an 8:49 per-mile average. She settled into the race with consecutive miles at 8:57, 8:52, 8:49, and 8:46, trimming a few seconds each mile before dropping to an 8:13 fifth mile, her fastest of the race. The final mile eased to 9:15 as she brought it home. That fifth-mile surge stands out as the race's high point, a clear gear change after four miles of gradual tightening. Running at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, Liu's ability to accelerate mid-race rather than fade is a strong signal of well-managed effort. A slightly more even final mile could help her close with the same snap she found in mile five.