Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Anna Headwell #1828 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace Development Throughout the Race Anna Headwell maintained a strong and consistent pace throughout the marathon, finishing with a total time of 3:52:56 and an average pace of 8:53 min/mile. She demonstrated a notable progression in pacing, starting with a 10:01 min/mile in the first mile and significantly improving to 8:30 min/mile by the 26th mile. Her performance saw steady improvements, indicating well-managed energy reserves and stamina. In her division, F16-24, Anna secured 33rd place out of all female competitors in her category. She climbed steadily through the ranks, achieved her highest position at 32nd by the end of the race. Noteworthy strides were made from the 5th mile onwards, as she significantly gained positions, moving from 839th to 579th overall. Keeping a pace consistently under 9-minute miles from the 11th mile onwards showcases her strategic pacing ability and potential for future races.