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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Sophie Labuda #13097 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Miles Give Way to a Late-Race Test Sophie Labuda covered the marathon in 4:12:46, an average pace of 9:38 per mile. Her race built on a consistent foundation: from mile 9 through mile 13, she ran a strong five-mile stretch averaging roughly 9:02 per mile, her fastest sustained segment of the day. That effort held her cumulative pace in the 9:179:20 range through the halfway point and into the high teens. The closing miles told a different story, with mile 22 slowing to 11:38 before she found rhythm again over the final stretch, finishing with a 9:35 mile into downtown Boulder. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, holding sub-9:40 pace across the full 26.2 miles reflects well-managed effort, even with the late dip. A slightly more conservative middle stretch could help preserve strength for the final miles next time.