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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Andrew Vegter #20994 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Fast Start Fades to a Steady Finish Andrew Vegter covered the Boulderthon half marathon in 1:47:17, a race defined by an aggressive opening and a determined closing kick. He opened with a blistering 6:41 first mile and held sub-7:20 pace through six miles, banking significant time early. The middle miles brought a natural correction, with mile nine slowing to 10:03, before he steadied over the final miles, closing in the 8:158:17 range to finish with an overall pace of 8:11 per mile. That early speed came at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, making the sharp early pace especially notable given the thinner air. Vegter's ability to stabilize in the closing miles after the mid-race dip speaks well of his composure; a more even pacing strategy in the early miles could help him sustain that opening speed deeper into future races.