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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Anthony Penaflor #21589 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Start, Steady Finish at Altitude Anthony Penaflor crossed in 1:41:55 (7:46/mile pace), placing 416th overall and 331st among men in a field of 7,223 a top-10% overall finish. His race opened fast, with a 7:17 second mile the quickest full mile of the day, before settling into a steady rhythm through the middle miles in the 7:45-7:55 range. He closed strong, dropping a 7:19 twelfth mile before cruising home. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, that pacing consistency stands out. One optional focus for next time: smoothing the dip between miles 9 and 10 could tighten the overall average further, though the finish itself showed good control after a demanding middle stretch.