Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Zachary Marmol #12894 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Runner-Up Finish Fueled by a Mid-Race Surge Zachary Marmol crossed the marathon finish in 2:32:18, taking 2nd overall and 2nd in the men's field out of the 3,305-person field. It's a result that placed him among the race's true frontrunners from start to finish. His race showed a smart, disciplined shape: an assertive opening mile at 5:35, a settling period through the middle miles in the 5:50s to 6:00s range, and then a strong push through the second half. The standout stretch came at miles 16-17, where he clocked splits of 5:34 and 5:25 - a two-mile surge averaging roughly 5:30 per mile that vaulted him into the race lead at that point. He held direction through the closing miles, finishing on the Pearl Street Mall at over 5,000 feet of altitude, a fitting stage for such a well-paced effort.