Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Patrick Baker #11215 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Front Half Anchors a Determined Marathon Finish Patrick Baker completed the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:39:10, finishing 130th in the M25-29 division. His pacing through the first 20 miles was remarkably even, holding between 9:52 and 10:54 per mile, before the final 10K brought a natural fade as fatigue set in over the closing miles. His strongest stretch came from miles 10 through 15, where he covered five miles in roughly 9:37 per mile, the fastest sustained running of his race. That surge followed a slightly slower middle-early section and set up his best positioning of the day. Baker passed through the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 22.5 as his pace eased into the 1214 minute range for the final miles, a common pattern given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet. Overall, a well-managed effort with a strong middle third worth building on.