Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Carolyn Otto #10188 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Early Pace Gives Way to a Gritty Closing Stretch Carolyn Otto finished the marathon in 5:51:20. Her opening miles were her best sustained running of the day: from mile 1 through mile 10, she held a tight band between 11:20 and 12:37 per mile, settling her cumulative pace near 12:02 by the 10-mile mark. That effort carried through the mid-race, with elapsed pace still under 12:20 at mile 18. From there, the final 8 miles gradually slowed, with per-mile splits stretching from 13:39 up to 16:45, pulling her overall pace to 13:24 min/mile by the finish. Boulder's elevation, over 5,000 feet, adds a layer of difficulty to any effort at this distance, and Otto's consistent first half reflects a well-managed adjustment to those conditions before the closing miles asked more of her.