Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Benjamin Rasmus #23315 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pacing Carries Him Through a Strong Closing Mile Benjamin Rasmus finished the half marathon in 1:40:16, an average pace of 7:39 per mile. He opened briskly, covering the first four miles between 7:27 and 7:31, then settled into a slightly slower rhythm through the middle miles as splits drifted toward the high 7:30s and eventually an 8:02 eleventh mile. He answered with a strong close, dropping back to 7:34 and 7:33 over the final two miles to finish on the Pearl Street Mall. That opening four-mile stretch stands out as the fastest sustained running of the race, averaging under 7:30 per mile before the pace eased. Racing at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, holding that early pace and still rallying in the closing miles reflects strong pacing discipline. There's room to explore whether an even more conservative start could help sustain that opening rhythm deeper into the race.