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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Quinn Rutherford #10336 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Early Pace Fuels Solid Marathon Finish Quinn Rutherford completed the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:27:35, finishing 792nd overall out of the field of 3,305. Through the first 16 miles, Quinn built a steady foundation, holding between 8:20 and 9:36 per mile and settling into an elapsed pace under 8:50 per mile at the halfway point. That opening stretch stands out as the race's strongest segment, with consistent splits that kept elapsed pace tightly controlled. The second half told a different story, as mile splits gradually extended past 11 and 12 minutes from mile 17 onward. This late fade, common over the marathon's demanding back stretch, pushed overall elapsed pace to 10:12 per mile by the finish. Given the race unfolds at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, the early miles' consistency is a real credit to Quinn's pacing instincts. Building endurance for the closing miles could help translate that strong start into an even stronger finish next time.