Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Zach Schatz #11720 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Early Miles Carry a Steady Marathon Push Zach Schatz finished the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:31:06, averaging 10:20 per mile across the 26.2-mile course. His cumulative pace held remarkably steady through the first half, hovering between 9:20 and 9:40 per mile up to the midpoint. The strongest stretch came from miles 8 through 11, where he clicked off 9:11, 9:07, 8:56, and 8:45 splits his fastest sustained running of the race. After mile 14, the pace gradually eased, with the closing miles settling into the 10:0012:30 range as fatigue mounted late in the course. Given that Boulder sits above 5,000 feet, maintaining that early rhythm through the race's first half stands out as a well-managed effort before the natural late-race fade.