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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Steven Rohde #23584 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Closing Miles Power a Top-Tier Half Finish Steven Rohde crossed the finish in 1:37:07, placing 272nd overall and 224th among men in the 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon, a result that lands him in the top 10% of the field. His race showed remarkable consistency through the middle miles, holding a tight band between 7:14 and 7:47 per mile from mile 3 through mile 10, before shifting into a stronger gear over the final stretch. That closing surge was the highlight: miles 12 and 13 came in at 6:56 and 6:54, his two fastest of the race, dropping his overall pace to 7:24 min/mile by the finish. Racing at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, Rohde's ability to accelerate late rather than fade is a strong sign of well-managed effort and pacing discipline worth building on.