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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Amandeep Sachdeva #21645 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Early Pace Anchors a Top-Tier Half Marathon Finish Amandeep Sachdeva crossed the line in 1:33:08, placing 186th overall and 153rd among men in a field of 7,223. He built his race on a fast opening stretch, covering the first six miles in roughly 6:49 per mile before easing to the 7:20s through the middle miles and closing with a strong final mile at 7:06. The 2026 half marathon course carried a redesigned, lighter climb profile, and Sachdeva's steady pacing after the early miles reflects well-managed effort across that terrain. His finish came after passing out toward Boulder Reservoir before returning to close on the Pearl Street Mall, all at Boulder's altitude above 5,000 feet. Tightening the pace dip in miles 7-9 could be one area to target for an even stronger negative-split finish next time.