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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Derek Gless #27356 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pace Builds to a Strong Closing Kick Derek Gless finished the half marathon in 1:43:24, placing 473rd overall out of the field of 7,223 and 371st among men a top-10% overall finish. His early miles held tight in the 7:50s, with elapsed pace never straying far from 7:538:00 min/mile through the first ten miles, showing consistent control across the opening two-thirds of the race. The final three miles proved the standout stretch: covering miles 10 through 13 in roughly 23:04, a 7:41 min/mile pace, faster than his overall average. That closing surge came after Derek passed through the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 9.5, suggesting he found another gear late a strong sign of pacing discipline worth building on for future races at altitude, with Boulder sitting above 5,000 feet.