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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Max Franzman #13055 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Early Pace, Strong Finish Kick Cap Marathon Effort Max Franzman completed the marathon in 3:57:01, an average pace of 9:02 per mile. He built his race on a consistent front half, holding between 8:38 and 8:52 per mile through the first 13 miles before a gradual fade set in from miles 14 to 25, where per-mile splits slipped into the 9:1110:51 range. He closed strong, dropping his final mile to 8:48, faster than everything from mile 21 onward. His sharpest stretch came from miles 9 through 13, where he averaged roughly 8:24 per mile, the fastest sustained running of his race. That effort came just before the course's more demanding closing miles, which for this marathon include a pass through the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 22.5, an area that coincided with his gradual pace adjustment down the stretch.