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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Ryan Bacher #13154 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Early Pace Carries Through a Tough Final Stretch Ryan Bacher finished the marathon in 3:54:39, holding a consistent 8:20s-8:40s per-mile pace through the first 20 miles before the closing miles slowed into the 10:12-10:51 range from mile 21 to 25. He rallied over the final mile, closing in 8:17 for his fastest full mile of the race. Bacher's opening 10 miles, averaging around 8:33 per mile, were the most even-keeled portion of his day, showing strong early pacing discipline. At Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, that first-half consistency stands out, and his ability to finish faster than his mile 21-25 stretch suggests the fitness was there even as the back half tested him. Tightening the gap between the middle and closing miles could be a useful focus for future races.