Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Ryan Potter #122 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Beginnings with Room for Progress Ryan Potter from Leyden, MA participated in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, showcasing a strong start with splits mostly under 8 minutes for the initial half of the race. His performance was particularly consistent during the early miles, maintaining a pace just below 8 minutes between miles 1 and 9. This effort saw him improve to as high as 205th overall and 21st in his division by mile 2. The beginning splits highlighted his ability to pace himself effectively from the start. In the latter half, an evident slowdown emerged, with splits exceeding 9 minutes from mile 23 onwards, concluding at a pace of 9:49 per mile for mile 26. Ryan finished with an overall time of 3:35:11, an average pace of 8:12 min/mile. This variation suggests a potential focus area on endurance towards the race's end. Emphasizing closing speed and maintaining pace could further enhance future results.