Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Laura Martens #12472 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Early Pace Gives Way to a Hard-Fought Finish Laura Martens completed the marathon in 4:31:46, averaging 10:22 per mile. She built a strong foundation through the first quarter of the race, covering miles 1 through 9 in 1:23:37 an average of 9:17 per mile with her fastest stretch coming in miles 1 through 4, where she held roughly a 9:08 pace. From there, the pace gradually eased, dropping to the 9:2010:00 range through mile 16 before slowing further in the back third of the course. Miles 20 through 26 came in at an average of about 11:43 per mile as the effort caught up with her. Given that Boulder sits above 5,000 feet, holding a sub-9:20 pace for the race's opening stretch was a notable display of early strength. A touch more pacing discipline in the middle miles could help preserve that early rhythm deeper into future races.