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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Mckensie Hood #20433 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Fast Start, Gritty Finish Anchor a Strong Half Mckensie Hood finished the half marathon in 1:52:05, averaging 8:33 per mile. She opened quickly, clicking off 8:05 and 8:04 miles to start, then settled into a steady 8:108:30 rhythm through the middle miles. A rough patch arrived late, with miles seven, eight and eleven slipping to 8:44, 9:17 and 9:51, before she rallied to close in 8:23 and 8:25 nearly matching her opening pace to finish strong. That late surge carried her through the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 9.5, where she was still holding an 8:26 overall pace before the course took its toll. Running at over 5,000 feet of altitude, her ability to rebuild speed in the closing miles stands out as the highlight of the effort.