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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Luke Swenk #10912 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Back Half Fuels Top-50 Marathon Finish Luke Swenk crossed the line in 3:18:09, placing 50th overall and 44th among men in a field of 3,305. His race built steadily, holding mid-7:30s pace through the middle miles before finding another gear late. Miles 15 through 18 stood out as his fastest stretch, averaging roughly 7:08 per mile, a clear surge after a steadier opening. That push helped offset a slight fade in the closing miles, where pace eased into the 7:50s-8:00s range as fatigue set in over the marathon's final stretch through downtown Boulder. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, and a marathon course this year trimmed to about 603 feet of net gain, Swenk's even pacing through altitude and terrain reflects strong pacing discipline. A more even final 10K could be a focus for future races, but this was a well-managed, strongly finished marathon overall.