Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Gaven Schain #1655 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Pace Gaven maintained a steady pace throughout the marathon, finishing with a total time of 3:25:37 and an overall pace of 7:50 min/mile. Impressively, his pace remained relatively consistent, with splits primarily in the range of 7:36 to 7:58 min/mile. His strongest performance was observed in miles 9 and 14, with both splits significantly below his average pace, coming in at 7:30 and 7:21 min/mile, respectively. These splits indicate moments where Gaven pushed the tempo effectively, helping him gain places as the marathon progressed. As a result of his consistent effort, Gaven achieved an admirable finish, ranking 290th overall among 1,834 participants. In his division, M16-24, he secured the 32nd spot. Gaven's ability to maintain a steady pace, even in the latter portions of the race where many tend to slow down, is commendable. Focusing on further improving those strong closing miles could enhance his future race performances.