Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: David Houle David Houle #13780 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Fast Start Fuels a Top-10% Finish Despite a Late Fade David Houle crossed the line in 3:51:51, good for 268th overall and 219th among men in a field of 3,305. His race was defined by a strong opening: he covered the first 17 miles at paces between 7:23 and 7:59 per mile, holding an elapsed pace under 7:45 through mile 17. That stretch was the standout of the day, built on quick, even miles from the start. The back stretch of the course told a different story, with mile splits climbing into the 10:22-12:02 range from miles 19 through 24 before he closed with a 9:34 final mile. That slower patch lined up with the marathon's lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 22.5, and it came at altitude, with Boulder sitting above 5,000 feet. Sharpening pacing through that middle-to-late stretch is a worthwhile target for next time.