Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Oliver Haftel #13713 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Early Pace Fades Late in Marathon Debut Oliver Haftel finished the marathon in 4:25:55, an average pace of 10:08 per mile. He ran his fastest mile of the race between miles 2 and 3, clocking 8:31, part of a strong opening stretch that saw him bank sub-9:00 miles through mile 8. From there his pace eased through the middle miles, dipping to a 12:33 split at mile 12, before settling into a steadier rhythm over the closing miles, finishing with a 10:15 mile to the line. Haftel passed through the lululemon Power-Up Zone around mile 22.5, part of a late stretch where his pace held in the 10:4611:15 range as he worked toward the finish on the Pearl Street Mall, a fitting downtown close at over 5,000 feet of elevation.