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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: John Kater #23247 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Closing Miles Power a Top-30 Finish John Kater ran 1:18:17 to finish 30th overall and 27th among men, taking 2nd in the M30-34 division at 2026 Boulderthon. His pace held in the 5:38-6:00 range through most of the race before he surged over the final two miles, covering miles 12 and 13 in 5:40 and 5:42 respectivelyhis fastest sustained stretch of the day and a strong signal of well-managed effort late in a half marathon. Kater's cumulative pace stayed remarkably tight, hovering between 5:38 and 6:01 per mile across the full 13.1 miles, reflecting disciplined, even pacing from start to finish. That consistency, capped by a fast closing kick, came at over 5,000 feet of elevation in Bouldera solid overall performance with little to change for next time.