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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Christopher Arciga #23914 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pace, Strong Finish Through Downtown Boulder Christopher Arciga completed the 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:46:58, averaging 8:09 per mile. His race stayed remarkably even through the middle miles, holding a cumulative pace between 7:53 and 7:57 through mile 6 before a modest dip between miles 7 and 11, where single-mile splits climbed as high as 8:58. He rallied over the final two miles, clocking back-to-back 7:57 splits to close out the race, showing strong finishing control after the mid-race lull. Miles 1 through 3 were his standout stretch, covering that opening span in roughly 23:43 a 7:54 per mile average, his fastest sustained running of the half. Arciga, 34, of Lakewood, CO, finished his effort on the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, a fitting close given the city sits above 5,000 feet of elevation, adding a layer of difficulty to any strong pacing effort like his.