Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Scott Dement #13108 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Early Pace Fades Late in the Marathon Scott Dement finished the marathon in 4:18:52, an overall pace of 9:52 per mile. Through the first 15 miles he ran remarkably even splits, holding between 8:12 and 8:31 per mile and reaching the halfway point near an 8:18 pace. From mile 16 on, his per-mile times climbed steadily, slipping into the 12-13 minute range for much of the back half before a final mile closer to 12:40. That opening 15-mile stretch stands as the highlight of the day, a steady, well-controlled effort at altitude in a city sitting above 5,000 feet. The late slowdown arrived right around the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 22.5, and finding a touch more consistency through that closing stretch could be a useful focus for next time.