Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Alex Gardiner #12071 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Even Pacing Holds Strong Before a Late Fade and Rebound Alex Gardiner finished the marathon in 3:51:19, averaging 8:49 per mile at Boulder's elevation of over 5,000 feet. He opened with an 8:50 first mile, then settled into a steady rhythm through the middle miles, running between 8:17 and 8:44 per mile through mile 18. His sharpest stretch came from mile 9 to mile 11, covered in 16:22 an 8:11 per mile pace, the fastest sustained running of his race. The pace eased over miles 19 through 23, climbing into the 9:3010:07 per mile range, before Gardiner found another gear late, closing with 8:29 and 8:54 miles to finish strong on the Pearl Street Mall. A well-managed effort overall, with plenty of signs of durability in the closing miles.