Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Catherine Rossi #1955 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Progress with Strong Finish Catherine Rossi showed impressive pacing throughout the marathon, starting with a steady 9:26 min/mile in the first mile and improving her pace to 8:09 min/mile by the final mile. After an initial rank of 629th place overall, Catherine's performance improved consistently, climbing to 510th by the end. In her division (F35-39), she moved from 15th to finish 11th, demonstrating strong competition among her peers. Notably, her speed adjustments after the initial mile reflected her strategy to pick up the pace, with a consistent downward trend in split times. The 23rd mile saw Catherine's significant leap to 445th overall, showing her ability to maintain resilience in the later stages. With a total time of 3:45:46 and an overall average pace of 8:37 min/mile, Catherine's efforts are commendable. Continuing to work on maintaining these competitive split times will serve her well in future races.