Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Dylan Van #13621 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Early Pace Fades Over Final 10K Dylan Van finished the marathon in 3:24:50, a step back from his 3:14:17 in the 2025 Boulderthon marathon. Through the first 20 miles he held a steady clip, crossing the 20-mile mark in 2:22:34 for a 7:07/mile elapsed pace, before the final 10K slowed considerably, with mile splits climbing into the 9- and 10-minute range and a 3:23:11 elapsed time at mile 26. The strongest stretch of the day came from miles 1 through 17, where Dylan clicked off consistent 6:557:00 splits, keeping elapsed pace right around 6:566:58/mile for that entire span. That control set up a solid overall effort, even with the late fade. Given Boulders elevation above 5,000 feet, holding sub-7:00 pace for 17 miles stands out as the highlight of the race.