Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Dunbar Carpenter #351 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace Yields Stable Performance Dunbar Carpenter, a 40-year-old runner from Somerville, MA, demonstrated commendable consistency during the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. He maintained a steady pace throughout the 26.2-mile course, concluding the race with an overall time of 3:29:14, averaging a pace of 7:59 min/mile. His performance placed him 32nd in the M40-44 division and 270th in the men's category out of 1834 participants. Analyzing the race splits, Carpenter showed strong early kilometers, particularly between miles 1-7, where his splits fluctuated minimally, ranging from 7:50 to 8:00 min/mile. He managed to sustain a competitive tempo, punctuated by a notably faster split of 7:44 min/mile at mile 9. Towards the race's latter sections, from miles 21-25, the pace slightly increased, reaching up to 8:21 min/mile. Focusing more on late-stage pace retention might enhance future outcomes. Great effort overall!