Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Phillip Smith #1260 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Steady Finish Phillip Smith showed a controlled start to his marathon at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City event. Beginning with an initial split of 10:27 per mile, he gradually improved his pace, clocking a solid 10:00 min/mile by the third mile. Phillip maintained a consistent rhythm through the mid-sections, sustaining a pace under 10:00 min/mile from miles 3 to 10, demonstrating strong discipline and pacing early on. His most impressive statistic came during this stretch, where he maintained positions within the top 25 of his division. As the marathon progressed, Phillip encountered a slight decrease in his pace after mile 14, where his pace shifted above 10:00 min/mile. The final third of the race exhibited some fatigue, as reflected in splits ranging from 10:34 to 14:07 min/mile. However, he completed the marathon in a commendable elapsed time of 4:44:55. Working on maintaining pace in the latter stages could enhance future performances.