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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Zachary Matchett #13602 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Early Miles Power a Strong Marathon Finish Zachary Matchett completed the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:15:09. Miles 2 through 13 were his engine room, holding between 8:15 and 8:57 per mile and settling his cumulative pace near 8:49 by the halfway point. From there, the effort gradually cooled, with per-mile splits drifting past 9:30 and then into the 10-13 minute range over the closing miles, pushing his overall pace to 9:44 by the finish. Miles 6 through 13 stood out as his strongest full-mile stretch, averaging under 8:50 per mile through rolling terrain that, at altitude over 5,000 feet, made that mid-race consistency notable.