Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Scott Mindel #10 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Scott maintained an impressive average pace of 5:36 per mile, culminating in a marathon finish time of 2:26:46. Notably, he excelled in his division (M35-39), where he secured 1st place in multiple splits and finished 2nd overall in his age group. Consistent pacing was a hallmark of his effort, as he maintained a steady pace throughout most of the race, only slowing slightly towards the end. Scott's initial mile was completed in 5:25, positioning him 10th overall and establishing a strong start. At the halfway mark, he held his pace around 5:31-5:32 per mile, climbing in his division. Of particular note, he completed Mile 16 with a swift 5:29, reaching 4th place overall briefly. Mile 22 saw him achieve his fastest section in the latter part of the race, finishing with 5:23, suggesting strong endurance. Working on maintaining this pace consistency in the final sections could enhance overall results even further.