Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Anthony Daunt #12420 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start Fades Into a Steady Grind Anthony Daunt completed the marathon in 4:03:57, an average pace of 9:18 per mile. Daunt opened fast, covering miles 1-3 in around 7:39 per mile, his quickest stretch of the race. From there his per-mile pace gradually eased, settling near 8:40 through the middle miles before slowing further over the closing 10K as fatigue set in. The final miles held between 10:00-11:30 per mile, a natural cooldown after an assertive early pace. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, the early tempo made for a demanding overall effort. Considering how hard he pushed the first 5K, the even effort through the middle miles reflects sound pacing instincts worth building on for future marathons.