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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Connor Ryan #13194 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Early Pace Fuels Strong Marathon Finish Connor Ryan finished the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 3:51:20, an 8:49 min/mile overall pace, placing 259th overall and 211th among men in a field of 3,305. Ryan's early miles were his sharpest work of the day: miles 1 through 8 clicked off between 7:42 and 8:15, holding an overall pace near 7:58 through the first third of the race. That efficient start built a cushion he'd draw on later, as pace gradually eased through the middle miles into the 8:20s and 8:30s. The final 10K, from mile 20 onward, saw the most significant fade, with splits settling into the 9:40-10:49 range as the course wound toward downtown Boulder. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, holding that early tempo through the opening miles stands out as the highlight of the effort. Finishing on the Pearl Street Mall capped the marathon distance.