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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Anders Coulter #11103 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Early Pace Fuels a Steady Marathon Finish Anders Coulter completed the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:23:44, averaging 10:03 per mile across the 26.2-mile course. Coulter opened fast, covering the first two miles in 7:55 each and holding sub-8:15 pace through mile 7. That early speed was his standout stretch, banking significant time before the effort naturally settled. Splits gradually eased through the middle miles, with mile 14 slowing to 10:35, and the final 10K reflected the accumulated effort, with miles 22 and 23 each landing near 13:45. Given the marathon's net elevation gain and Boulder's altitude above 5,000 feet, the early tempo made for a well-banked opening half. A more even split between the first and second halves could be a useful target for future marathons.