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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Grant Payne #32089 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Pace Through Five Miles, Strong Mid-Race Surge Grant Payne completed the 10K in 52:57, an average pace of 8:32 per mile. His mile splits stayed tightly clustered between 8:22 and 8:48 through the first four miles, showing consistent effort. Mile five became his standout stretch, dropping to 7:47, the fastest of his race, before easing to 9:09 over the closing mile. Payne's race unfolded at Boulder's elevation of over 5,000 feet, adding context to his overall pace management. His even early pacing followed by a strong fifth-mile push reflects a well-controlled race plan. Runners looking to build on this could consider carrying that mile-five rhythm further into the closing stretch for an even finish.