Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Connor Hayden #457 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Middle, Strong Finish Connor Hayden delivered a well-paced performance in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. His initial mile came in at 6:35, maintaining a steady pace through the first half, with several splits in the 6:40 7:00 min/mile range. Notably, his 5th mile maintained a 6:47 pace, ensuring he stayed competitive and placed 114th overall at that point. By mile 10, he had a cumulative time of 1:13:41 with an elapsed pace of 7:22 min/mile. However, after the halfway point, there was a noticeable slowdown, with mile 21 clocking a split time of 10:07. From there, he adjusted and achieved a strong recovery by mile 25, clocking a solid 8:00 pace. Connor's total time was 3:33:39, yielding an overall average pace of 8:09 min/mile. While he finished 380th overall and 63rd in his division, Hayden might focus on sustaining energy in the middle miles for future races. His ability to maintain a steady close shows promise for enhanced performance.