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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Brandon White #13591 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Fast Start Fuels a Strong Marathon Debut Despite a Late Fade Brandon White finished the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:18:29. He opened aggressively, clicking off the first two miles at 7:17 each and holding sub-8:00 pace through mile 12, reaching halfway in roughly 1:43. That opening 13.1-mile stretch, averaging under 7:56 per mile, was the standout segment of his race. The back half told a different story, as mile splits climbed steadily past the 10:00 mark from mile 17 onward, with miles 19-25 landing in the 12-14:30 range before a late rally brought him home in 12:46 for the final mile. Given the early pace, there may be room to bank less speed early and preserve more strength for the second half. Boulder's elevation, over 5,000 feet, adds a real factor to any marathon effort, and finishing strong in the closing mile after a tough middle stretch shows good resilience.