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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Yun Ting Chen #25991 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Climb Back After a Mid-Race Dip Yun Ting Chen finished the half marathon in 2:19:58, an average pace of 10:41 per mile. Her race dipped through the third mile, which slowed to 14:53, but she answered immediately with a 9:54 fourth mile and settled into a consistent rhythm from there. Miles 4 through 13 averaged right around 10:18 per mile, a tight, controlled effort that held firm through the second half and closed with a 9:56 final mile one of her fastest of the day. This year's half marathon course carried a reduced net elevation gain of 203 feet, part of a redesign aimed at easing the demands of racing above 5,000 feet in Boulder. Chen's ability to hold pace so evenly across the back half, despite the early stumble, reflects strong pacing discipline. The finish on the Pearl Street Mall capped a race defined by recovery and consistency rather than early speed.