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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Rebecca James #23149 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Builds a Strong Half Marathon Finish Rebecca James finished the 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:50:59, an 8:28 min/mile pace. That's slightly off her 2025 result of 1:49:16 (8:20 min/mile) on the same course, though her overall place improved slightly relative to a larger field. James ran her most efficient stretch over the first four miles, covering them in 32:37 at an 8:09 min/mile pace, the fastest sustained segment of her race. From there, her per-mile splits eased gradually into the double digits before tightening again over the final mile, which she covered in 8:08, matching her early-race rhythm. That closing mile came after climbing through Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, making the finish along the Pearl Street Mall a strong way to cap the effort. A slightly more even middle stretch could help her bring next year's overall time closer to her personal best on this course.