Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Lucie Rathbun #12112 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pacing Carries Her Into the Top 3% at Boulderthon Lucie Rathbun finished the 2026 Boulderthon Marathon in 3:24:46, placing 74th overall and 8th among women in a field of 3,305. Her race held remarkably even through the first 21 miles, with per-mile splits mostly in the 7:40s and 7:50s, before a brief dip near mile 22 passing through the lululemon Power-Up Zone around mile 22.5 where her pace slowed to 8:22. She answered immediately, closing the final four miles between 7:51 and 7:56 per mile to finish strong. Her standout stretch came at mile 11, clocked at 7:09 min/mile, the fastest mile of her race and a clear surge point in an otherwise disciplined effort. Given that Boulder sits above 5,000 feet, holding sub-8:00 pace for the bulk of 26.2 miles reflects strong, well-managed effort. Runners looking to build on this could consider working on evening out the closing miles to match the strength shown mid-race.