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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Curtis Salcedo #13422 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Early Pace Fades Late but Finish Holds Firm Curtis Salcedo completed the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:19:45, averaging 9:54 per mile. He built a steady early rhythm, holding between 8:58 and 9:10 pace through the first 17 miles, with his strongest mile-plus stretch coming from miles 10 to 17, where he consistently ran sub-9:00 splits. The pace eased over the closing miles, settling into the 11:00-14:00 range from mile 21 onward as fatigue set in over the final 10K. Racing through downtown Boulder's elevation of over 5,000 feet, Salcedo passed through the lululemon Power-Up Zone around mile 22.5 before finishing on the historic Pearl Street Mall. His middle-race consistency stands out as the highlight of his effort, and building a bit more strength for the closing miles could help him carry that early rhythm all the way to the finish next time.