Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Shannon Dugan #405 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Shannon maintained an impressively steady performance throughout the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, keeping her pace remarkably consistent. The splits reveal a strong start with a 7:24 min/mile pace for the first mile, followed by an admirable focus in pacing around 7:20-7:26 min/mile for the majority of the race. Notably, she demonstrated an ability to accelerate, particularly in Mile 9, achieving a split pace of 7:07 min/mile. In terms of placement, Shannon was consistent and demonstrated a strategic progression within her division. Throughout the race, she maintained a solid position, ultimately placing 6th in her division F25-29. A notable split occurred at mile 16, where she moved up to 3rd place in her division, showing her ability to strategically pace herself for an advantage. Overall, she completed the marathon with an excellent elapsed time of 3:13:18. Consideration for any specific pacing target adjustments could enhance future performances.