Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Hannah Safford #1970 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Hannah maintained an impressive average pace of 7:49 min/mile over the marathon distance, crossing the finish line in 3:25:02. Her pacing strategy was remarkably consistent, as reflected by her ability to sustain splits around the 7:49 min/mile mark. Notably, she demonstrated a strong finish with a quick last mile split of 7:38, helping her move up in the standings towards the end of the race. Hannah placed 15th in her age division (F30-34) and 58th among female participants, out of a total field of 1834 runners. Her performance peaked early in the race maintaining a steady position before making significant position gains post-mile 20. While her consistent pacing was a highlight, considering incremental pacing adjustments to further improve competitiveness could be beneficial. Overall, a well-executed race with promising results!