Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Derek Johnson #20732 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start Fades to a Gritty Finish Derek Johnson crossed the line in 2:04:54, good for 231st in the men's 20-24 division. He opened briskly, covering the first three miles in 25:56 (8:39/mile pace), the fastest stretch of his race. From there, cumulative pace eased steadily, sliding from 8:38/mile at mile 3 to 9:31/mile by the finish, with miles 9-11 marking his slowest patch at 10:51, 10:31, and 11:10. That late stretch lined up with the course passing through the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 9.5. Johnson still closed with a 9:18 final mile, pulling his overall pace back down slightly. Given how hot his opening 5K was, a touch more even pacing through the middle miles could help him hold that early rhythm longer next time.