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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Alex Werden #22473 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Fast Start Fades, Strong Finish Seals a Solid Half Alex Werden completed the 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:59:35, averaging 9:07 per mile. He opened briskly, covering the first two miles in 15:23 (7:41 pace), then eased through the middle miles as the effort settled into the 8:509:20 range. A tough patch arrived at mile 12, slowing to 11:31, before he closed with a strong final mile at 8:36 pace his best sustained stretch after the opening miles, showing good composure to finish well. Werden's race unfolded through Boulder, which sits above 5,000 feet of elevation, adding context to the pacing swings across his 13.1 miles. He crossed the finish line on the historic Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, capping a race that balanced an aggressive start with a resilient close.