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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Laurie Gorman #26614 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Front Half Fuels a Top-10% Half Marathon Finish Laurie Gorman finished the 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:44:26, placing 512th overall and 116th among women in the field of 7,223. Her race opened fast and steady six straight miles between 7:36 and 7:52 before a dip to 8:30 at mile 8. She answered with a strong close, dropping back to 7:53 pace over the final two miles to finish just under 8:00 per mile overall. That opening stretch through mile 6 stands as the highlight, holding sub-7:50 pace at Boulder's altitude above 5,000 feet before the mid-race dip. The steady finish suggests room to push earlier miles with more control next time, letting the closing strength carry further into the race.