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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Ryan Parker #10915 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Early Pace Fuels Top-3% Marathon Finish Ryan Parker finished the marathon in 3:27:21, placing 89th overall and 79th among men in a field of 3,305. He built his race on a fast opening, covering the first 15 miles in roughly 6:46 pace before the effort eased through the second half. Miles 1 through 15 were the standout stretch of the day, holding tight between 6:22 and 7:12 per mile with barely any variation. The pace loosened from mile 16 onward, including through the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 22.5, before a final mile back into the Pearl Street Mall at 8:17. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, the early consistency stands out as the race's defining segment.