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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Ben Challis #20278 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Early Pace Fuels Steady Half Marathon Finish Ben Challis completed the 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 2:24:01. The first three miles clicked by at a brisk 9:25-9:28 pace, establishing a solid foundation. From there, the pace gradually eased mile over mile, settling into the 11:00-13:00 range through the back half, with the final mile completed in 12:00. Miles 1-3 stood out as the strongest stretch of the race, holding sub-9:30 pace before the effort naturally settled into a steadier rhythm. Running at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet adds a layer of difficulty to any pacing strategy, and Challis's early miles showed he was ready to test himself against it. Runners looking to build on this result might consider working on sustaining that opening pace deeper into the second half.