Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Matthew Angello #10685 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Early Miles Give Way to a Tough Final Stretch Matthew Angello finished the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:27:45, holding a consistent 9:139:36 min/mile pace through the first 10 miles. The middle portion of the race stayed steady, with cumulative pace hovering around 9:159:30 min/mile through mile 18, showing strong control over the marathon's first three-quarters. The final 10K told a different story, as mile splits slowed considerably from mile 21 onward, with several stretches exceeding 11:0013:00 min/mile as fatigue set in. This late fade came in the closing miles, which for the marathon include the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 22.5 before the finish on the Pearl Street Mall. Given the elevation in Boulder, sitting above 5,000 feet, the steady first two-thirds of the race stand out as the strongest portion of Angello's effort. Building durability for the closing miles could be a worthwhile focus for future long-distance efforts.