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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Erin James #21149 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Early Pace Carries Steady Half Marathon Finish Erin James completed the 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 2:30:33, an 11:29 min/mile pace across the 13.1-mile course. James built her race on a strong middle stretch, with miles 3 through 6 clicking off in the 10:3310:50 range the fastest sustained running of her day. That effort held her cumulative pace under 11:00 through the first six miles. The back half proved tougher, with mile 11 slowing to 13:39, before she closed with a 11:09 final mile, her second-fastest of the race. Given that Boulder sits above 5,000 feet of elevation, that late rebound stands out as a strong finishing effort. Overall, the race reflects a well-managed pacing strategy with a distinct high point in the early-middle miles worth building on.