Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Roman Thapa #467 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start, Stronger Finish Roman started his marathon at a consistent pace, improving in the early miles. Notably, his second mile was executed significantly faster than the first, improving from a 10:18 min/mile to 9:56 min/mile. By the sixth mile, he had reached a steady pace of 9:30 min/mile, highlighting impressive tempo management through the first quarter of the race. As the race progressed, Roman strategically maintained his performance, finishing with an elapsed time of 4:55:26 and an average pace of 11:16 min/mile. His placing throughout the marathon varied, highlighted by a commendable placement of 801st at mile 13, making him 104th within his division for that segment. While finishing 733rd among males overall, specific segments displayed opportunities for pacing optimization, particularly after mile 15. Continued focus on keeping a steady pace in later miles would optimize endurance and enhance overall performance.