Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Elsa Podoll #26683 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Early Pace Carries Steady Half Marathon Finish Elsa Podoll finished the Boulder Half Marathon in 2:04:22. Her race opened fast, with the first six miles clicking off between 8:15 and 8:47 per mile, holding an elapsed pace under 8:30 through the 10K mark. From mile 7 onward, per-mile splits settled into the 9:5411:37 range, gradually easing her overall pace to 9:29 min/mile by the finish. The first mile was her standout stretch, covered in 8:16, the fastest full-mile split of her race. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, that early pace reflects a well-managed opening effort. Podoll might consider working on evening out the middle miles to build on the strength of that early pace in future half marathons.