5:35 finish, 15/37 place overall. This was a 50K (31.1 miles), the shortest ultramarathon distance - about five miles longer than a marathon - and only my third time going beyond 26.2. It’s a scenic but fairly tough, hilly course in the southwestern Adirondacks running mostly on dirt paths that are used for snowmobiles in the winter. It was significantly harder and slower than my only other 50K in 2018, but nothing close to the 55K earlier this year that was only three miles longer but over two hours slower.
CHRIS BOUNDY MARATHONS
Welcome! This blog gives a summary of each marathon with finish time/place, course info, conditions, and links to performance data and travel photos. There are also separate pages listing marathons in different countries/continents, states, and Canadian provinces as well as general info about my running background, frequently asked questions, and advice for anyone looking to start running or exercising more. This blog is linked on my Facebook page, but I'm very rarely on social media otherwise.
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Upcoming Marathons
10/11/25: Marathon #172 (second round state #42): Rogue Marathon, Medford, OR
11/15/25: Marathon #173 (second round state #43): Honoring our Heroes Marathon, Rolla, MO
12/6/25: Marathon #174: Rehoboth Seashore Marathon, DE
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Marathon #170 (country #34): Monschau Marathon, Germany
4:29 finish, 244/443 place overall. Scenic and very challenging race in the area around Monschau in far western Germany, just a few minutes from the Belgian border. Most of the course is on rural dirt roads and paths through woods, farmland and small towns - the largest of which is the historic center of Monschau. Ideal cool weather with nice scenery and friendly local supporters, but the hills are steep and relentless - about twice as much elevation gain as the tough Victoria Falls race last month and harder than any regular marathon since Portugal in April 2024. Much slower than usual finish time as expected.
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Marathon #169 (country #33): Victoria Falls Marathon, Zimbabwe
4:06 finish, 176/444 place overall. Scenic but tough race near Africa’s famous Victoria Falls on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Most of the course is on the Zimbabwe side in the town of Victoria Falls, but it crosses the bridge over the falls and runs briefly into Zambia as well before turning back. The falls are a major tourist destination and the race draws people from all over the world in addition to the local runners and friendly volunteers. Weather was cool to start but it got very warm in the second half without much shade and some tough hills; hardest and slowest marathon I’ve done in the past year (not counting the 55K ultra in March).
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Marathon #168 (second round state #41): Bear Paw Marathon, Havre, MT
3:52 finish, 8/31 place overall. Very small scenic race near the Bear Paw Mountains in north-central Montana, about two hours northeast of Great Falls. A few tough hills on dirt roads, but the overall course is downhill and has only minor altitude - starting at about 4,000 feet in the mountains and finishing in the town of Havre at about 2,500 feet. Cloudy and cool weather; okay finish time.
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