Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Hannah Libby #1014 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start and a Strong Finish Hannah Libby demonstrated a steady performance in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Beginning with a pace of 11:22 min/mile, she gradually improved her pace by the second mile to 10:34 min/mile and maintained a consistent pace throughout the early splits. Notably, she reached her fastest split pace of 10:18 min/mile at both the fourth and sixth-mile marks. Her mid-race consistency was evident as she managed to maintain a pace between 10:34 and 10:48 min/mile up to 15 miles. The later stages of the race saw Hannahs pace slightly increasing, with her splits in the final stretch averaging closer to 14:38 min/mile. Her commitment led to a final finishing time of 5:11:45 for the full 26.2 miles, resulting in a final average pace of 11:53 min/mile. It's encouraging to see her rank improved significantly in specific mile splits, which shows strength in endurance and grit. A focus on maintaining her later-stage pace could enhance future results.