Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Chris Weiland #13654 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Front Half Fades Late but Holds a Top-Tier Finish Chris Weiland finished the marathon in 3:35:04, placing 134th overall and 116th among men out of the field of 3,305. His pacing through the first 18 miles was remarkably even, holding between 7:05 and 7:16 per mile, with a standout mile 11 clocked at 6:44 his fastest of the race. That composure carried him to a 7:16 cumulative pace at mile 18, keeping him well inside the race's top ranks at that point. From mile 19 onward, the pace gradually eased, climbing past 8:00 per mile by mile 20 and into the 10-12 minute range over the closing miles, nudging his overall pace to 8:12 min/mile by the finish. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, the early consistency stands out as the highlight of his race, with the late miles offering room to build endurance for a stronger closing stretch next time.