Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Xander Keiter #265 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistently Strong Performance with Steady Splits Xander Keiter completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with an impressive overall time of 2:37:17. He maintained a remarkably consistent pace throughout the race, finishing with an average pace of 6:00 min/mile. Notably, Xander's splits remained steady, with many mile splits close to or exactly matching his average pace. His fastest mile was mile 26, clocking in at 5:46 min/mile, which shows strong finishing speed. In the male 25-29 age division, Xander secured the 4th place position. His performance standout moments include improving his position in the last third of the race, moving from 33rd to 28th place overall. One of the strongest aspects of his race was the ability to maintain consistent speeds even in the latter miles, such as miles 22 to 25, where his pacing under 6:00 min/mile helped him climb the ranks. Continual focus on late-race pacing could further enhance future performances.