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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Kei Barnes #25800 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pace Through the Middle Miles, Strong Kick Late Kei Barnes completed the half marathon in 2:17:57, averaging 10:31 per mile. The opening five miles were the most consistent stretch of the race, holding between 10:10 and 10:20 per mile. A gradual dip followed through miles 69, with pace settling into the 10:4511:06 range, before mile 12 emerged as the fastest mile of the race at 9:58, showing a solid surge before the finish. Running at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, Barnes closed with a strong final mile after the mid-race dip, a good sign of finishing strength. Building a bit more consistency through miles 69 could help smooth the overall pacing curve in a future race.