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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Ty Macariola #13370 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pacing Carries Marathon Debut Through Boulder's Backroads Ty Macariola finished the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:38:31, holding a consistent pace across the mid-section of the course before the effort naturally cost him some ground late. His cumulative pace held between 10:20 and 10:40 min/mile through mile 20, a tight band that speaks to disciplined early pacing, before drifting to 10:39 min/mile by the finish as miles 21-25 each slowed past 11:00. His strongest running came from miles 9 through 11, covered at roughly 9:46 min/mile, the fastest sustained stretch of his race. That surge came as the course approached the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 9.5, a natural energy point on the half marathon route that overlaps here. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, holding sub-10:00 pace through that section stands out as the highlight of the day.