Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Jessie Thomas #1612 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Performance with Notable Split Improvements Jessie Thomas maintained a steady pace during the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile race with an overall time of 5:02:48 and an average pace of 11:33 min/mile. Notably, Jessie improved her pace from an initial 11:28 min/mile at the first mile to a faster 10:45 min/mile by the sixth mile. Throughout the race, she persistently regained her position, mirroring her strong performance in the early stages. In terms of placement, Jessie showed resilience, finishing 482nd among female participants and 36th in her division for females aged 45-49. Her most significant shift in ranking occurred between miles one and two, where Jessie advanced significantly in her overall position. To continue this pattern, she may focus on maintaining or slightly increasing her pace during the latter segments of the race, particularly after mile 16 where pacing starts to decline. Keep up the solid effort and explore pacing strategies for future improvements!