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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Sophia Labanca #27645 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Build Fuels a Strong Closing Kick Sophia Labanca crossed the half marathon finish in 2:02:52, an average pace of 9:22 per mile. Her race followed a clear negative-split shape: the opening four miles settled near 10:05-10:12 per mile, then pace tightened steadily through the middle miles before dropping into the high-8:00s and low-9:00s over the closing stretch, finishing with an 8:20 final mile. Miles 9 through 10 stood out as her fastest sustained stretch, covering that mile in 8:38 after a 9:00 ninth mile a solid surge through the section near the lululemon Power-Up Zone at approximately mile 9.5. With Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet as a backdrop, sustaining that late acceleration reflects strong pacing discipline. Building a touch more consistency into the early miles could set up an even stronger overall finish next time.