Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Ella DiBernardo #1027 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Stable Start, Gradual Slowdown Ella DiBernardo's race at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon began with promising stability in pacing. The initial split showed an 11:05 min/mile pace, and she maintained a strong rhythm through to mile 5, consistent between 10:47 and 11:05 min/mile paces. Her positions during these miles held steady, ranging modestly within the top half of her division. By mile 9, her pace slightly dipped to 11:40 min/mile, indicating an onset in pacing fluctuation. Passing the midway mark, a pattern of gradual slowing emerged. From mile 12, her split times steadily rose, culminating in a peak pace of 16:08 min/mile by mile 19. While there was a slight recovery in pace thereafter, finishing with a total time of 5:44:27, her overall performance held room for improvement. Adapting strategies for sustained pacing could help enhance performance for Ella in her future events. Maintaining an even effort distribution throughout offers potential for greater efficiency.