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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Josie Morgan #11790 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Early Pace Gives Way to a Tough Final Stretch Josie Morgan crossed the line in 4:16:10, closing out 26.2 miles at 2026 Boulderthon. Her race was defined by two distinct halves: through 18 miles she ran a tight, even effort, holding paces between 8:24 and 9:25 per mile and reaching that point in 2:38:10 (8:47/mile average). From mile 19 onward, per-mile splits climbed steadily, moving from 10:21 up to 13:43 by mile 25, before a final push brought her home. That opening 18-mile stretch was the standout of the day, run at high altitude in Boulder, over 5,000 feet, without major fade. The lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 22.5 arrived amid her toughest miles, as her pace slowed to a 12:20 split a section where a touch more reserve into the second half could help sustain the earlier rhythm next time.