Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Thomas Firlik #251 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Thomas Firlik demonstrated a steady performance at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 8:16 min/mile throughout the race. Despite some fluctuations in placement, he remained remarkably consistent in his pacing across most of the splits. Notably, his pace dipped slightly at mile 20, clocking an 8:44 min/mile, but he quickly rebounded in the following mile with an improved 8:30 min/mile. His finish was particularly strong, with the final mile being completed in an impressive 7:59 min/mile, which was the fastest of the race. Out of 1834 participants, Thomas placed 412th overall and 26th in his division, M45-49. Finishing the marathon in a time of 3:36:46, Thomas's ability to maintain a consistent pace, with an energetic last mile, demonstrates his strong endurance and effective race strategy. Continued focus on sustaining his pace throughout the middle sections could enhance his overall performance.