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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Julianne Berger #20001 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Early Pace Gives Way to a Tough Back Half Julianne Berger completed the 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 3:17:10, finishing among a field of 7,223. That result trails her 2025 finish of 2:50:03 on the same course, with elapsed pace slowing from 12:58 to 15:03 per mile. Berger's first four miles were her strongest stretch, covering that distance in 51:11, an average pace of about 12:48 per mile. From there, her per-mile pace gradually eased through the middle miles before slowing further over the closing miles, with mile splits stretching past 17 and 19 minutes late in the race. Boulder's elevation, over 5,000 feet, is a factor every runner on this course contends with. Berger's race reflects the steady grind that altitude and distance can bring, and her early-mile control offers a solid foundation to build from for next time.