Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Amaya Tames #26366 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Quick Opening Miles Set the Tone for a Steady Half Amaya Tames finished the half marathon in 2:39:14, an overall pace of 12:09 per mile. She opened fast, covering the first two miles in roughly 10:15 pace, then settled into a steadier rhythm through the middle and late miles, finishing around 12:09-12:15 pace over the closing stretch. The race showed a clear two-phase shape: a brisk start followed by a controlled, consistent effort to the line. Those first two miles stand out as the strongest sustained stretch of the day, more than a minute faster per mile than the closing miles. Running at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, holding that early pace and still finishing strong is a solid showing. On the next long effort, working to extend that opening rhythm a bit further into the race could be worth exploring.