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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Erin Nolan #10793 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Split Work Fuels a Consistent Marathon Finish Erin Nolan completed the marathon in 4:15:34, averaging 9:45 per mile across the 26.2-mile course. After opening in the 9:5810:16 range through the first four miles, she settled into a rhythm, holding between 9:20 and 9:45 per mile from mile 11 through mile 17 a sustained seven-mile stretch that outpaced her overall average. A brief spike to 12:02 at mile 18 stood out amid otherwise even pacing, and she responded well, clicking off 9:24 splits in miles 19 and 20 before closing strong with a 9:07 final mile. The race finished on the historic Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, a fitting cap to a well-paced effort at altitude above 5,000 feet. Nolan's ability to hold tempo through the middle miles and rally late reflects solid pacing discipline worth building on.