Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Delia Saft #2192 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Opportunities for Strategic Gains Delia's splits show a commendably steady pace throughout her marathon, maintaining an overall elapsed pace of 10:43 min/mile. Notably, she achieved her fastest mile at mile 3 with a split pace of 9:59 min/mile. This early display of speed indicates potential for faster splits in the initial stages. Delia recorded two identical split times of 9:53 min/mile between miles 4 and 5, highlighting her ability to sustain a strong pace in the first quarter of the race. Towards the latter half, the pace increased slightly, peaking at mile 23 with a split pace of 12:29 min/mile. Focusing on consistent pacing towards the finish could enhance overall performance. Delia completed her marathon with a total elapsed time of 4:40:58, placing 103rd in her division. Targeted pacing strategies in the final miles can optimize results, potentially advancing her position in future races.