Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Anna Van Hercke #22884 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Fast Start Carries Through a Steady Half Marathon Anna Van Hercke finished the half marathon in 1:50:01, an average pace of 8:23 per mile. She opened quickly, covering the first five miles in 40:34 (8:07 per mile), then eased gradually through the middle miles before closing the final mile in 8:28, nearly matching her early pace. That opening five-mile stretch stands out as the fastest sustained running of her race, and holding pace so steadily to the finish, at over 5,000 feet in downtown Boulder, speaks well to her overall management of effort. Given how strong that opening stretch was, working on carrying more of that early rhythm into the middle miles could be a worthwhile focus for a future race.