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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Madi Owens #21630 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Start, Steady Finish Defines Solid Half Marathon Debut Madi Owens finished the Boulder half marathon in 1:44:42, a 7:59/mile average pace across the field of 7,223 in Boulder's 2026 Boulderthon. Owens opened fast, covering miles 16 in 46:16, an average of about 7:43 per mile, the strongest stretch of her race. Her pace eased in the middle miles, dipping to 8:40 by mile 8 near the lululemon Power-Up Zone around mile 9.5, before settling back into rhythm. She closed with her fastest mile of the day, a 7:29 in the final stretch, showing good finishing strength after the mid-race dip. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, her ability to close strong is a solid sign of race management. A slightly more even middle third could help smooth out the overall pacing next time.