Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Matthew Malatich #1097 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish Matthew achieved a commendable finish with an average pace of 10:59 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. His overall time was 4:47:57. Notably, he maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, with several of his split times hovering close to his average pace. His fastest mile was the 9th, completed in 10:03, demonstrating his capability for speed in the latter sections of the marathon. Matthew's pacing strategy helped him achieve positive regression in his placement, particularly in the last third of the marathon where he improved his standing among his peers in the M50-54 division. He finished 34th in his division out of 52 participants, indicating room for consistent pacing throughout and a solid finish. Monitoring pace to avoid slower miles, like mile 5 at 15:02, could further enhance performance in future races. Well done!