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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Hagen Hood #12816 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Early Pace Fuels a Hard-Fought Marathon Finish Hagen Hood completed the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:13:15, an overall pace of 9:39 per mile. Hood's race unfolded in two distinct phases: a fast, steady first half through 15 miles averaging around 8:25 per mile, followed by a gradual fade over the closing miles as pace climbed past 9:00 and then into the 10:00-12:00 range through the mid-20s. Miles 1 through 11 stood out as the strongest stretch of the day, holding tight between 7:48 and 8:39 per mile with no significant variance a well-executed opening effort. The closing miles told a different story, with mile 16 and mile 21 both slowing into the 12-minute range before Hood rallied slightly to close out the final mile at 10:20. Given the marathon course winds out past Boulder Reservoir before finishing on the Pearl Street Mall, holding that early rhythm through the first half is worth building on for future efforts on this route.