Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Joseph Johnson #26353 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Closing Kick Fuels Steady Half Marathon Finish Joseph Johnson completed the half marathon in 1:52:57, averaging 8:37 per mile across the 13.1-mile course at over 5,000 feet of elevation. Johnson opened with a 9:11 first mile before settling into a steady rhythm through the middle miles, holding between 8:29 and 9:07 per mile from mile 2 through mile 10 even as he passed the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 9.5. His best stretch came late: miles 12 and 13 clocked in at 7:39 and 7:46, a sharp negative split that pulled his overall pace down to finish strong. That closing surge, after ten miles of controlled, consistent pacing, stands out as the highlight of the race and a good sign of well-managed effort across the distance.