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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Luke Zawadzki #10621 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Early Pace Fuels Top-5% Marathon Finish Luke Zawadzki finished the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 3:36:07, placing 143rd overall and 123rd among men in a field of 3,305. His fastest mile-plus stretch came early, miles 1 through 5, averaging roughly 7:51 per mile as he settled into rhythm through the opening miles. Cumulative pace held steady in the high 7:50s through the first half and into the high teens, dipping to 7:21 at mile 11. The closing miles brought the race's toughest stretch, with mile 21 through 24 slowing into the 9:009:47 range before a strong final mile at 8:30 closed things out. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, that overall pace reflects a well-managed effort from start to finish.