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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Cesar Medina #10717 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Early Pace Anchors a Strong Boulder Finish Cesar Medina completed the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 3:39:19, placing 159th overall and 137th among men out of the field of 3,305. His race unfolded in two distinct halves: a controlled opening pace near 7:35 per mile through the first ten miles, followed by a gradual easing as the marathon progressed, settling into the 8:309:30 range over the back half before a strong closing mile at 8:47. His fastest stretch came early, covering miles 18 in just under 1:01:00, averaging roughly 7:36 per milea well-paced opening that set the tone for the day. Around mile 22.5, near where the course's lululemon Power-Up Zone sits, his pace eased to just under 10:00 per mile, a natural adjustment given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet. He closed strong, finishing on the historic Pearl Street Mall with a solid final surge.