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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Niko Kargar #25425 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Fastest Half Yet, Fueled by an Early Surge Niko Kargar crossed in 1:48:01, placing 668th overall and 493rd among men in a field of 7,223 a result inside the top 10% overall. This marks his quickest Boulderthon half marathon to date, improving on 1:51:09 in 2025 and 1:58:20 in 2024, a steady three-year trend of gains. The race unfolded in two distinct halves: miles 16 clicked by in 46:26, averaging 7:44 per mile, before the pace eased to the 8:209:00 range over the closing miles. That opening six-mile stretch stands as the highlight, showing real strength in the early running. Split near mile 9 lines up with the approach to the lululemon Power-Up Zone at mile 9.5 a useful landmark before the final push through downtown Boulder, a city sitting above 5,000 feet, and on to the finish along the Pearl Street Mall.