Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Austin Benvegnu #21062 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Fast Start Carries Through a Gradual Fade at Boulderthon Half Austin Benvegnu finished the 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:40:57, averaging 7:42 per mile. His race opened fast and settled steadily: an opening mile at 6:40 was his quickest of the day, and his cumulative pace held under 7:20/mile through the first seven miles before easing through the middle and closing near 8:00/mile over the final stretch. That opening mile stands out as his sharpest running of the race, nearly a full minute faster per mile than his closing pace. Running a half marathon at Boulder's altitude, over 5,000 feet, adds context to that early pace and the steady effort that followed. A touch more restraint in the first mile could help him carry that early speed further into the race next time.