Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Blake Wiltfang #10228 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pace Through 18 Miles Fuels Solid Marathon Finish Blake Wiltfang finished the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:11:01, holding a remarkably consistent 9:009:10 min/mile pace through the first 18 miles. His strongest stretch came at mile 11, clocked at 8:09 min/mile, the fastest mile of his race. The final miles told a different story, as his pace eased into the 10:0012:24 min/mile range from mile 19 onward, still carrying him to a solid overall finish among the field of 3,305. Wiltfang's race unfolded on a 2026 course reworked to cut net elevation gain to 603 feet, run at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet. His mile 22 split, clocked at 12:24, came right around the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 22.5. Given his consistent front-half pacing, targeting a touch more control through the final 10K could help him close the gap between his early and late-race splits next time.