Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 27, 2026 Participant: Michael Ferguson #10687 Race: 2026 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Early Pace Fades Over Final 10K Michael Ferguson finished the marathon in 4:10:51. He built a steady rhythm through the first half, holding between 8:26 and 8:58 per mile from mile 2 through mile 17, with his fastest mile of the day coming at mile 6 in 8:14. That consistency carried him to the 20-mile mark at an 8:53 cumulative pace before the back stretch of the course took its toll miles 21 through 26 slowed into the 11:00-12:55 range as fatigue set in. The fade began right around the lululemon Power-Up Zone near mile 22.5, where his pace dropped into the 11-minute range and stayed there through the finish. Given Boulder's elevation above 5,000 feet, the sustained sub-9:00 effort through 20 miles stands as the highlight of the day, and tightening the closing miles is the clearest opportunity for a faster finish next time.