Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Robiel Kennedy #12868 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Front Half Fades Late in the Marathon Robiel Kennedy completed the marathon in 4:55:09. The opening 12 miles were the strongest stretch of the race, holding between 8:43 and 9:34 per mile and settling into an elapsed pace near 9:08 by the halfway point. From there, the pace gradually eased through the middle miles before a steeper slowdown emerged between miles 18 and 22, where per-mile splits climbed into the 11- to 17-minute range. The final miles saw a modest rebound, closing with a 12:43 twenty-sixth mile. Boulder sits at over 5,000 feet of elevation, a backdrop for any marathon effort run through the area. Kennedy's early pacing through the first dozen miles showed the most consistent rhythm of the day, a foundation worth building on for future efforts at this distance.