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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Jessica Smith #24553 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Miles, Strong Closing Kick Jessica Smith finished the half marathon in 2:27:56, an 11:17 min/mile pace. Her early and middle miles stayed remarkably even, mostly between 10:48 and 11:34, with miles 5 and 6 standing out as her fastest stretch of the race at 10:55 and 10:48. After a dip to 13:11 in mile 11, she rebounded well, closing with a 11:02 mile 12 and a 10:18 mile 13her fastest full mile of the day coming right at the end. Running at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, Smith's ability to hold pace across most of the course and then accelerate in the final miles reflects strong pacing discipline, especially given the demands of finishing on the historic Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder.