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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Kaeden Kotula #12811 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pace Through Boulder's Altitude Fuels a Strong Marathon Finish Kaeden Kotula completed the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:26:05, an average pace of 10:09 per mile. After an opening mile near 11:00, he settled into a strong middle stretch, holding paces in the 9:20s to 9:50s from miles 4 through 8. His fastest mile came between miles 10 and 11, a brisk 8:53, marking the quickest stretch of his race. The closing miles saw a natural easing, with splits drifting into the 10:2010:45 range from mile 21 onward, before a final push brought him home with a 10:00 mile to close out the 26.2-mile course. Racing across Boulder's terrain at over 5,000 feet of elevation, Kotula's ability to maintain a consistent low-10:00 pace for the bulk of the race speaks to solid pacing discipline. Finishing on the historic Pearl Street Mall, his run reflects a well-managed effort from start to finish.