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Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Philippe Thenot #10324 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Early Pace Carries a Strong Marathon Finish Philippe Thenot ran the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:30:29. Miles 16 clicked off between 8:56 and 9:13 per mile, building a cushion that carried through the rest of the race. From there, pace gradually eased through the middle and later miles, with the 21st mile settling at 13:28 before he steadied again over the closing miles, finishing with a 10:16 split in the final mile back into downtown Boulder. His fastest mile-plus stretch came early: miles 16 averaged just over 9:02 per mile, a strong open before the gradual settle that followed. Racing at Boulder's altitude of over 5,000 feet, that early pace stands out as the highlight of his day.