Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Matt Little #13685 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Early Rhythm Carries a Patient Marathon Finish Matt Little completed the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 5:08:02, averaging 11:45 per mile across the 26.2-mile course. He built a steady foundation through the opening miles, holding close to 10:0010:45 pace deep into the race before the effort gradually eased over the second half, settling into the 12-to-13-minute range through the closing miles. His first 13 miles were the standout stretch of the day, averaging roughly 10:25 per mile through Boulders streets above 5,000 feet of elevation a strong, disciplined pace to carry into the marathons midpoint. From there, the pace loosened gradually rather than collapsing, a pattern worth revisiting: working to extend that early rhythm a few miles further next time could help smooth the back-half transition even more.