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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Scott Farley #10272 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Early Pace Carries Marathon Debut Through Boulder's Backroads Scott Farley finished the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:05:45, averaging 9:22 min/mile. His race unfolded in two distinct halves: through mile 18, he sat comfortably in the 8:50-9:00 range, hitting his fastest mile (8:06) at mile 11. From mile 19 onward, splits steadily eased, climbing from 9:16 to 11:35 by mile 25 before a slight rebound to 10:58 to close. That opening 18 miles, covered in 2:39:02, stands as the clear highlight of his effort. As a Boulder resident, Farley took on a course that finishes on the Pearl Street Mall at over 5,000 feet of elevation terrain he knows well. His steady first-half pacing through the Boulder County backroads suggests a solid foundation; sharpening endurance for the closing miles could help him convert that early rhythm into a more even finish next time.