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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Mac Akaya #21129 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Early Pace Fades Late in Solid Half Marathon Finish Mac Akaya completed the half marathon in 1:48:07, a pace of 8:15 per mile. His race showed a clear pattern: he opened fast, clicking off the first six miles in 45:02 for an average pace of about 7:30 per mile, before easing into a steadier rhythm over the second half, settling into 8:279:15 mile splits through the finish. That opening six-mile stretch stands out as the strongest section of his race, built on consistent sub-7:40 miles. Passing through mile 9.5, Akaya would have moved through the lululemon Power-Up Zone as the course carried runners along Boulder Countys rolling terrain before turning back toward the finish. Given Boulders elevation above 5,000 feet, his early pace reflects a well-managed effort into thinner air. A slightly more even pacing strategy in the middle miles could help sustain that early speed further into future races.