Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Nicole Muenkel #13077 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pacing Carries Strong Marathon Finish Nicole Muenkel completed the marathon in 4:24:25, an average pace of 10:05 per mile. Her early miles were remarkably consistent, holding between 9:54 and 10:01 through the first nine miles. After a brief mid-race fluctuation near mile 10, she settled back into rhythm, cruising through the high 9:40s to low 10:20s for much of the back half. Her final mile, covered in 9:43, stood as her fastest full mile of the race, a strong closing effort as she neared the Pearl Street Mall. She passed through the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 22.5 with her elapsed pace holding at 10:05 per mile, part of a course that runs out past Boulder Reservoir before turning back toward downtown Boulder. Finishing at Boulder's elevation of over 5,000 feet adds useful context to the steadiness of her effort throughout.