Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Michael Wawrzyn #11197 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pacing Through Midrace Fuels Strong Marathon Finish Michael Wawrzyn finished the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 3:06:48, placing 24th overall and 19th among men, with a runner-up finish in the men's 20-24 division. Splits show a fast opening mile at 6:39, a locked-in middle stretch from mile 9 to mile 18 averaging 6:46 per mile, and a gradual fade over the closing miles before crossing on the Pearl Street Mall. That middle stretch, covering roughly a third of the marathon distance, stood out as the most consistent segment of the race, with mile-to-mile splits rarely straying beyond a few seconds of each other. The final miles slowed as the course approached the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 22.5, with pace easing into the mid-to-high 7:00s and low 8:00s. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, the overall pace held firm across a demanding course. Continued work on maintaining late-race rhythm could help translate that strong midrace form into an even stronger finish.