Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Lauren Pennington #27935 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pace Carries Her to a Strong Finish Lauren Pennington completed the half marathon in 1:49:02, an average of 8:19 per mile, placing 714th overall out of the field of 7,223 and 193rd among women. Her mile splits stayed remarkably even through the race, hovering between 7:58 and 8:45 for the full 13.1 miles. After a steady middle stretch, her fastest full mile came at mile four, clocked at 7:58, and she closed strong with an 8:00 final mile, showing good control over the second half of the race. That consistency is notable given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, a factor that makes maintaining pace across the distance more difficult than at sea level. Overall, a well-paced, disciplined performance from start to finish.