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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Ashton Goad #12939 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Early Pace Fades Late in Marathon Effort Ashton Goad finished the marathon in 4:13:42, an overall pace of 9:41 per mile. His race built steadily through the middle miles before tapering in the closing stretch: the first eight miles clicked by near 9:00 per mile, and miles 10 through 13 were his strongest of the day, averaging roughly 8:31 per mile. From mile 21 onward the pace eased into the 10:0012:50 range as the final miles took their toll, closing out a race that was well-paced through its first two-thirds. Runners passed through the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 22.5, right around where Ashton's pace began to loosen from the 9:00s into the 10:00s. Given the strength shown through the middle miles, dialing in even pacing across those closing stretches could be a useful focus for next time.