Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Grace O'Connell #356 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistency Shines with Leading Division Finish Grace O'Connell showcased impressive consistency over the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Her final time was 3:18:21 over 26.2 miles, averaging a pace of 7:34 min/mile. This strategic pacing allowed her to secure 5th place in the highly competitive F16-24 division. Among all female participants, she placed 35th, demonstrating strong competition skills among a total of 1834 participants. Notably, Grace maintained her pace under typical fluctuations, with most mile splits remaining steady between 7:20 and 7:40 min/mile. The strategic improvement in positioning during the race was evident, particularly moving from 37th to 5th in her division. Her steady pacing throughout the race indicates she's a well-prepared athlete. Slight variations in pace at specific miles present opportunities for refinement, particularly maintaining consistency in the latter stages such as miles 20 and 21 with splits of 7:57 and 7:52, respectively. Excellent performance overall!