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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Dawson Palser #22079 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Fast Start Fuels a Steady Half Dawson Palser crossed the finish in 3:05:31, an overall pace of 14:09 per mile. His race opened quickly, with a 11:27 opening mile that stands as his fastest of the day. From there, cumulative pace settled into the 13-minute range through the middle miles, holding steady around 13:20-13:40 for much of the course before drifting up late, finishing near 14:10 per mile by the final stretch. A rough patch around mile 11 pulled the overall average down, but the strong start meant the finish still tracked close to his early rhythm. Palser's race unfolded at altitude, with Boulder sitting above 5,000 feet a backdrop worth noting for any half marathon effort. Building more consistency between that early pace and the closing miles could be a useful focus for next time.