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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Matthew Stangoni #26456 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pacing Carries Boulder Runner to Strong Half Marathon Finish Matthew Stangoni finished the 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon in 1:43:45, an average pace of 7:55 per mile, placing 12th in the M45-49 division out of the field of 7,223. Stangoni's race showed remarkable consistency, with his cumulative pace holding between 7:53 and 8:01 per mile through the first eleven miles. His standout stretch came late, covering mile 12 in 7:11, his fastest mile of the race, before closing with a 7:42 final mile. That surge dropped his overall pace back to 7:55 by the finish, reflecting a well-managed effort that gained strength when it mattered most. Racing at altitude in Boulder, sitting over 5,000 feet, Stangoni's ability to close strong rather than fade speaks to his pacing execution across the full 13.1 miles.