Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Mark Fuentes #20298 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pace Anchors a Top-Tier Half Marathon Finish Mark Fuentes crossed the line in 1:31:42, good for 161st overall and 136th among men in a field of 7,223. That result reflects a well-controlled effort from start to finish, with his cumulative pace holding in a tight band between 6:43 and 6:59 per mile the entire way. His fastest mile came right out of the gate, a 6:43 opening mile that set the tone for the race. From there, pace crept only gradually, ticking up to 6:59 by the finish a sign of measured pacing rather than fading late. He passed through the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 9.5 while still running 6:52 elapsed pace, holding strong form into the second half. All of this came at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, adding context to a well-executed run.