Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Sophia Neckin #20352 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Start Fades Late but Finish Holds Steady Sophia Neckin crossed the line in 1:44:27, just half a minute off her 1:43:56 from the 2024 running of this half marathon. She opened fast, holding 7:24 pace through the first three miles before settling into the high 7:00s and low 8:00s over the middle miles. Mile 11 brought her toughest stretch of the day at 9:05, but she answered immediately with a 7:35 mile 12, her quickest since the opening third of the race. That rebound came right around the lululemon Power-Up Zone, positioned near mile 9.5 on the half marathon course a boost that seemed to carry into her strong closing miles. All of this unfolded at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, a demanding backdrop for holding pace late in a half marathon.