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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Jacky Fong #27848 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Building Speed Through the Back Half Jacky Fong, 35, of Aurora, Colorado, finished the half marathon in 2:08:48, working steadily faster after a cautious opening mile. His pace tightened from an 11:30 first mile down through the middle miles, with mile five clocking 8:57 min/mile his fastest stretch of the race. After a mid-race dip near miles eight and ten, he closed strong, covering the final two miles in 9:21 and 9:13 min/mile. That late surge, run at altitude above 5,000 feet, capped a race that ended on the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder. Overall, his effort reflects a runner who found his rhythm as the race went on a pattern worth building on for an even stronger start next time.