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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Andrew Carrig #20201 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Negative Splits Fuel a Top-Tier Half Marathon He crossed in 1:36:27, finishing 253rd overall and 207th among menboth inside the top 10% of the fieldin the 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon. His pacing built steadily rather than fading: after opening the first mile in 7:37, he held a tight band in the low 7:20s through the middle miles before dropping his final three miles to a 7:09 average, closing with a 7:01 last milehis fastest of the race. That late surge pushed his overall placement up significantly in the closing stretch, a clear sign of well-managed effort across the Boulder course, which finishes on the Pearl Street Mall at over 5,000 feet of elevation. If there's one place to look for more, it might be finding a touch more speed in the middle third to match that strong closing kick.