Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: BARRY LONG #386 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Performance Paves the Way for a Solid Marathon Finish Barry Long maintained a commendable pace throughout the first half of the Vermont City Marathon. He completed the first mile in 8:10 and improved this to a strong split of 7:58 by the third mile, maintaining impressive pace consistency through mile 5. Notably, he achieved a top 10 placement within his division during the first half of the race. In the latter half, Barry experienced a gradual increase in split times, with the 20th mile standing at 9:51. By maintaining steady pace through conditions that led others to waver, he finished with an average pace of 8:39 per mile. Barry completed the race with an overall time of 3:46:49, securing 15th place in the M50-54 division. Slight variations in pacing towards the end suggest areas to focus on strengthening for future races, particularly in sustaining pace during the latter miles. Overall, maintaining performance amidst the competition shows Barry's capability and determination.