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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Francis Eghammer #30484 Race: 2026 Boulderthon 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Fast Start Fuels Strong 10K Finish Francis Eghammer, 16, of Boulder, finished the 2026 Boulderthon 10K in 44:56, an average pace of 7:14 per mile, placing 74th overall and 56th among men out of the field of 3,071. Eghammer opened fast, covering the first mile in 5:55 and the second in 6:02, holding a sub-6:00 pace through two miles. From there, each successive mile slowed steadily, from 6:52 in mile three to 8:50 in the sixth, as cumulative pace climbed from 5:58 to 7:12 per mile. That opening 2-mile stretch stands out as his fastest sustained running of the race, well ahead of his overall average. Race finishes on the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, a fitting stage for a runner making his home city proud.