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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Kyle Narragon #11847 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Early Pace Gives Way to Late Marathon Grind Kyle Narragon completed the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 5:04:26. He ran the first 10 miles near a 10:00 min/mile pace, holding that rhythm through halfway before easing gradually to the low 11:00s by mile 20. The stretch from mile 20 to 21 marked a sharp shift, with pace dropping into the 15:49 min/mile range, and miles 21 through 25 held in that 15-16 minute band before a final rally over the last mile. Miles 1 through 10 stood out as his most consistent running of the day, holding within seconds of a 10:00 min/mile clip despite Boulder's altitude above 5,000 feet. The final miles fell near the lululemon Power-Up Zone around mile 22.5, a stretch where the late slowdown took hold. Given the strength of the first half, work on sustaining that early rhythm deeper into the back half could pay off next time.