Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Benjamin Ruliffson #20948 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Even-Paced Half Marathon Effort Secures Top-Tier Finish Benjamin Ruliffson finished the half marathon in 1:22:33, an average pace of 6:18 per mile, placing 52nd overall and 43rd among men in the field of 7,223. The race opened fast, with a 5:48 first mile before settling into a steady rhythm between 6:11 and 6:29 per mile through the middle miles. A brief dip to 6:37 in mile 11 was followed immediately by a strong close, dropping to 6:14 over the final mile to finish on the Pearl Street Mall. That opening mile stands out as the fastest stretch of the race, and the way he rebounded late suggests strong control over pacing across the full distance.