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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Carey Jones #27614 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pacing Powers a Strong Half-Marathon Finish Carey Jones finished the half marathon in 1:45:51, placing 575th overall and 145th among women in a field of 7,223. Her splits stayed remarkably even through the first seven miles, holding between 7:54 and 8:02 per mile and reaching that mark in 55:44 the most consistent stretch of her race. A slight easing followed in the middle miles before she closed with an 8:08 final mile, finishing with an overall pace of 8:04 per mile. Boulders elevation, sitting above 5,000 feet, adds context to that pacing discipline. Her race concluded on the Pearl Street Mall, a fitting finish after a well-controlled effort from start to end.