Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Claudia Patricia Orlas Bolanos #1818 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start with Notable Splits Claudia Patricia started the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with a promising pace. Her initial splits displayed consistent improvements, starting from 10:10 min/mile in the first mile and steadily progressing to a 9:41 min/mile by the fourth mile. Notably, Mile 9 was her fastest at 9:18 min/mile, indicating she was able to maintain strength mid-race. The latter part of the race saw a gradual slowing, as evidenced by the split of 14:27 min/mile by Mile 25. Overall, her final time was 4:56:21 with an average pace of 11:18 min/mile. While she finished in the 78th position in her division (F30-34), her initial and mid-section paces showcase her potential. Focusing on sustaining early to mid-paces throughout the entire course could lead to an even stronger finish in future races.