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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Evan Szankowski #13235 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Early Pace Fuels a Determined Marathon Finish Evan Szankowski completed the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 3:58:07, averaging 9:05 per mile. His race unfolded in two distinct halves: a strong, consistent opening ten miles averaging roughly 8:43 per mile, followed by a gradual fade over the back half as fatigue set in through the middle-to-late miles, where pace slipped into the 9:4010:20 range between miles 19 and 25. He rallied over the final mile, clocking 9:28 to close out the race with a bit more strength than the miles before it. That early section from miles 1 through 10 stands out as his most efficient running of the day, anchored by a swift 8:31 opening mile. Given that Boulder sits over 5,000 feet in elevation, holding that pace through the early miles reflects solid pacing discipline. Evan might consider building more of that early rhythm into the closing miles for an even stronger finish next time.