Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Charles Burt #20023 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Even Effort Fades Late, Strong Finish Kick Charles Burt covered the 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:47:09, an 8:10 per mile pace. His race built steadily through the first half, holding a sub-8:00 pace through mile six before the middle miles slowed into the 8:30-8:50 range. He rallied over the closing two miles, dropping back to 7:56 and 8:17 to close out the race with one of his stronger stretches of the day. Burt's fastest mile came early, a 7:34 opening split, part of a strong first 5K that averaged near 7:42 pace. Running at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, his ability to close in the high 7:00s after a tougher middle stretch reflects well on his pacing discipline. Given the pattern, a touch more restraint in the opening miles could help him carry that early speed further into the race next time.