Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Summer Carter #1477 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Room for Growth Summer Carter maintained a steady pace throughout the 26.2-mile Marathon, finishing with an elapsed time of 4:43:46, averaging a pace of 10:49 min/mile. Her performance in the F50-54 division earned her the 23rd place, demonstrating her competitive edge within her age group. Notably, she showed a strong start, with consistent pacing in the middle miles and only slight slowdowns towards the end. Her best pace was achieved between miles 9 and 10, clocking in at a commendable 9:35 min/mile. The splits reveal an area for potential improvement, as there were minor variations in pacing, especially in the latter half of the race. Attention to maintaining a more consistent pace in those later miles could enhance future performance. Summer's standing as 412th in her gender and 1098th overall out of 1834 participants shows her solid performance. Her dedication and consistent effort are commendable, and minor adjustments may lead to even better outcomes.