Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Avery Gaudette #1071 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Avery Gaudette began the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon strong with consistent pacing. He maintained a near 7:54 min/mile pace through the halfway mark. Early splits show admirable stability, ranging from 7:47 to 8:15 min/mile, suggesting efficient effort management. His initial placement fluctuated in the 300s to 400s overall, with a promising position within the M30-34 division. In the second half, Avery encountered some pacing challenges as mile splits increased to over 9 minutes, peaking at 11:36 in mile 23. The final elapsed time was 3:45:33 at an overall pace of 8:36 min/mile. Across all athletes, Avery finished 514th out of 1834, and 71st in his division. A focus on the later stages of the race and pacing strategy could ensure stronger finishes in future events. Overall, a commendable effort with valuable insights to refine the next performance!