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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Evan Baker #10140 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Early Miles Fuel a Determined Marathon Finish Evan Baker completed the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:03:35, an average pace of 9:17 per mile across the 26.2-mile course. Baker's race unfolded in two distinct phases. Through the first 18 miles, he held a tight, consistent rhythm, mostly between 8:30 and 9:20 per mile, highlighted by a strong three-mile stretch from miles 4 to 6 that averaged roughly 8:43 per mile. The pace gradually eased over the back half, with the final six miles slowing into the 9:3010:56 range as fatigue set in. That late stretch coincided with the course's climb through the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 22.5, a tough point to sustain rhythm. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, Baker's ability to bank consistent early miles set up a resilient finish through downtown Boulder's Pearl Street Mall.