Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Chris Lubbe #1841 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Pace; Late Fatigue Evident Chris Lubbe from Richboro, PA, maintained strong pacing for the majority of the race, showcasing consistent performance in the first half. The splits demonstrate a commendable pace with steady improvement through mile 4, reaching a split time of 10:18 min/mile. Notably, Chris excelled in miles 2 and 3 with split times of 10:22 min/mile, holding his position at 404th overall for those miles. However, there was a gradual decline in pace starting from mile 7, increasing to over 13 minutes per mile towards the end of the marathon. The largest drop was noted between miles 14 and 15, where the split pace slowed to 17:29 min/mile. A key insight is maintaining stamina and possibly addressing pace strategy in later stages to improve end-of-race performance. Chris concluded the race with a total time of 5:53:20, reflecting a steady effort throughout the marathon.