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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Cooper Hender #20546 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Late Surge Fuels a Steady Half Marathon Finish Cooper Hender covered the half marathon in 1:51:32, holding a consistent 8:30-8:50 per mile pace through the first nine miles before shifting into a strong closing sequence. Miles 10 through 13 dropped steadily to 8:12, 8:17, 7:52, and 7:57, with mile 12 standing out as his fastest full mile of the race at 7:52 per mile a clear sign of well-managed effort and a strong finishing kick. Running at altitude in Boulder, sitting above 5,000 feet, Hender's ability to negative-split the back half of the course reflects solid pacing discipline. If there's one area to consider for next time, easing slightly less in the middle miles could help carry that late-race speed over a longer stretch.