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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Emily Cunningham #22017 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start Fuels a Determined Half Marathon Finish Emily Cunningham completed the 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 2:31:17, an 11:32 min/mile pace across the 13.1-mile course. Cunningham's early miles were her strongest, settling into a consistent 10:3210:54 min/mile rhythm through mile six before the pace gradually eased over the second half. Her opening 6.2 miles, covered in roughly 1:04:02, marked her fastest extended stretch of the race, holding form well before the final miles slowed toward the 12:1913:08 range. The back half of the course, which winds past Boulder Reservoir before returning to the Pearl Street Mall finish, saw the effort of sustained running at altitude - Boulder sits above 5,000 feet - reflected in the later splits. Given that steady opening effort, targeting a bit more consistency through the second 10K could be a rewarding focus for a future half.