Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: David Chafin #1817 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Progress With a Strong Finish David Chafin exhibited a balanced approach in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Over the course of the 26.2 miles, his average pace was 11:11 min/mile, with a total time of 4:53:10. Splits reveal a commendable performance in the latter stages, especially the 26th mile where he improved his split pace to 8:59 min/mile. His early mile paces were strong, with steady improvements noted, peaking in performance in mile 26. David's racing strategy was evident through consistent split placements. Throughout the race, his standing hovered around 1200 out of 1834, finishing 1172nd overall and 723rd among males, while being positioned 35th within the M50-54 division. The data suggests a need to maintain mid-race split consistency, as he showed strong potential in increasing his pace toward the end. David's finish demonstrates his ability to keep a strategic reserve of energy for a robust conclusion.