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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Shawn Beresford #27583 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Early Pace Anchors a Steady Half Marathon Finish Shawn Beresford finished in 1:48:33, covering the half marathon at an overall pace of 8:17 per mile. His race started fast, with the first six miles clicking off in 47:43 an average of 7:57 per mile before pace settled into the 8:209:04 range through the middle miles. He closed strong, dropping back to 8:02 for the final mile, showing good finishing control after the softer middle stretch. Racing at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, Shawn's opening six-mile pace stands out as the highlight of his race, built on a disciplined start that held despite the thinner air. The middle miles cooled off modestly, but the strong final mile suggests he had more to give a pacing adjustment worth considering for next time to carry that early rhythm further into the race.