On March 24, 2022, Daniel Larson announced his intention to participate in the Denver Colfax Marathon on the r/Daniellarson subreddit. The following day, he sought suggestions for a charity to support during the marathon, reaffirming his commitment on April 3rd. Despite concerns about his health and fitness, Daniel, known for his past athleticism, decided to take on the challenge. A marathon covers a distance of 26.2 miles (42.1 kilometers), making it a significant physical undertaking.
On May 15, 2022, Daniel Larson arrived at the marathon, initially wearing a backpack, which he eventually removed. Throughout the race, Daniel was seen holding his phone, likely interacting with fans as he ran. His pace indicated that he maintained a light jog rather than pushing for a record time.
Results
Daniel placed 165th out of 166 finishers in the 20-29 year old men’s division. His marathon times were as follows:
| Location | Net | Clock | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 00:00 | 2:59 | – |
| 6.4 Miles | 1:08:08 | 1:11:07 | 10:28/mi |
| 10.4 Miles | 2:00:01 | 2:03:00 | 11:31/mi |
| 16 Miles | 3:33:15 | 3:36:14 | 13:20/mi |
| 20.1 Miles | 4:40:53 | 4:43:51 | 13:57/m |
| Finish | 6:23:40 | 6:26:39 | 14:38/mi |
Impressively, most pictures taken of Daniel during the marathon show him holding his phone, either to his ear or running while seemingly watching or recording videos.
Sources: daniellarson.wiki, metrophotocolorado.com