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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Taylor Willis #11905 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pacing Highlights a Strong Half-Marathon Effort Taylor Willis completed the half marathon in 2:01:59, holding an even effort across the distance. She opened with a 9:54 first mile, surged to a race-best pace through miles 35 (9:17, 8:45, 8:35), and settled into a rhythm that hovered between 9:05 and 9:25 per mile for the remainder of the race. A brief dip to 10:57 at mile 8 broke up the middle miles, but she recovered well, closing with a strong 8:41 final mile to finish just off her cumulative best pace of 9:05 min/mile. Boulders elevation, over 5,000 feet, adds a layer of difficulty to any pacing strategy, making Williss consistency through the second half notable. Her finish on the Pearl Street Mall capped a race defined by a fast start, a mid-course adjustment, and a well-managed final push.