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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Brian Oliver #24178 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady 6:48 Pace Holds Firm Through a Strong Finish Brian Oliver finished the half marathon in 1:29:18, placing 132nd overall and 111th among men out of the field of 7,223. His splits stayed remarkably tight across the distance, holding between 6:47 and 6:50 elapsed pace from mile 1 through mile 12, a mark of well-managed effort throughout. The standout stretch came from mile 10 to mile 12, where Oliver clicked off 6:39, 6:52, and 6:31 splits, his fastest mile of the race. He eased slightly in the final mile to 7:08 before crossing the finish on the Pearl Street Mall. Given that Boulder sits above 5,000 feet, this pace consistency reflects a well-executed effort from start to finish.