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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Josh Harford #13630 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pace Through 20 Miles Gives Way Late Josh Harford finished the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 3:43:46, placing 183rd overall and 157th among men in a field of 3,305. That's a notable step back from his three prior Boulderthon marathons, all run in the 3:29 range about 14 minutes faster than this year's result. Harford's race unfolded in two distinct halves. Through 20 miles he ran with remarkable consistency, holding between 7:47 and 8:20 per mile and covering that stretch in just under 2:40 the clear highlight of his day. The final 10K slowed considerably, including through the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 22.5, with his overall pace easing to 8:32 per mile by the finish. Racing at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, that opening 20-mile stretch remains the standout of the effort.