Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Sammi Smith #1537 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace, Strong Finish Sammi Smith, competing in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, showcased an impressive performance with a consistent pace throughout the 26.2 miles, finishing with an elapsed time of 3:41:19, sustaining an 8:26 min/mile average pace. Starting at a 9:18 min/mile for the first mile, she quickly accelerated, achieving her swiftest pace of 7:53 min/mile in mile 5, reflecting strategic pacing and endurance. Notably, her performance solidified a strong impact in the F25-29 division, capturing 26th place out of a significant field. Despite a slight deceleration towards the later miles, peaking at a 8:59 min/mile in mile 24, Sammi maintained an admirable position overall, finishing 462nd out of 1834 participants. Commendably, she improved her placement notably from the start, particularly between miles 9 and 13, where she gained momentum and advanced her placement in the division. Working on achieving steadier pacing in upcoming races could further enhance her performance.