Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Fernando Saenz #13345 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start Carries Through Steady Marathon Finish Fernando Saenz completed the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 4:33:21. He opened with a strong first half, holding between 7:46 and 8:53 per mile through mile 14, keeping his elapsed pace near 8:15/mile at the halfway point. The middle miles brought a gradual fade, with per-mile splits climbing into the 12- to 15-minute range between miles 17 and 23, before he steadied again over the final three miles, closing with an 11:08 mile to the finish on the Pearl Street Mall. His fastest mile-plus stretch came early, covering miles 1 through 9 at roughly 8:13 per mile. That opening effort built a cushion that carried him through the tougher second half. Given the marathon's net elevation profile and Boulder's altitude above 5,000 feet, the early pace management stands out as the strongest part of his race.