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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Jennifer Holtz #22847 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Mid-Race Surge Powers Steady Half Marathon Finish Jennifer Holtz completed the half marathon in 1:48:02, averaging 8:14 per mile. Holtz opened quickly, clicking off her first two miles in 7:49 and 7:59, then found another gear in miles 5 and 6, covering that stretch at a 7:49 pace the fastest sustained mile-plus segment of her race. From there she settled into a rhythm in the 8:008:30 range through the second half, holding that effort to the finish. Miles 9 and 10 carried her past the lululemon Power-Up Zone, situated around the half marathon's mile 9.5, as she maintained her pace on the way to downtown Boulder's Pearl Street Mall. Running at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, Holtz's ability to close out consistent middle miles after her early speed reflects well-managed pacing across the second half of the race.