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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Alex Grant #10321 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pacing Anchors a Strong Marathon Finish Alex Grant completed the marathon in 3:49:17, averaging 8:45 per mile. His race stayed remarkably even through the first half, holding between 8:36 and 8:50 pace per mile, before a clear surge from miles 15 to 18 8:27, 8:07, 8:05, and 8:22 marked the fastest sustained stretch of his day. That push pulled his cumulative pace down to 8:36 by mile 20, his quickest point in the race. The closing miles cooled slightly, with mile 24-25 slowing to the 9:30s before a 9:16 final mile, a natural response after the strong mid-race effort. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, the pacing consistency through the middle miles stands out as the highlight of the effort.