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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Justin Balais #26073 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pacing Powers a Consistent Half Marathon Finish Justin Balais completed the 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:48:13, holding a remarkably even elapsed pace between 8:13 and 8:19 min/mile through all 13 miles. That consistency reflects strong pacing discipline over a distance that starts and finishes in downtown Boulder. After a small dip to 8:58 in mile 11, Balais answered with his fastest mile of the race, 7:53 for mile 12, before settling in for the final stretch. Running at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, that late surge stands out as the highlight of his race, showing he had more to give even as the finish neared. Overall, his pacing across the back half mirrored the front, a sign of well-managed effort from start to finish.