Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Albert Richlie #12974 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Front Half Fades Late But Still Marks a Personal Rebound Albert Richlie finished the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:16:41, improving on his 2023 result of 4:32:40 but finishing behind his 2024 time of 3:52:27. He cruised through the first 18 miles at a steady 8:20-8:30 per mile pace before the back stretch slowed considerably, with miles 19 through 26 climbing past 9:00 and eventually into the 13-14 minute range by the final miles. His fastest mile of the day came at mile 11, clocked in 7:53, part of a strong opening stretch that carried him through halfway in solid position. The late slowdown arrived right around mile 22.5, where the course passes the lululemon Power-Up Zone a useful marker for pacing on future attempts at this distance, run at just over 5,000 feet of elevation in Boulder.