Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Nicholas Rice #1408 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Start Nicholas maintained a steady pace throughout the race, showcasing a strong start with an initial mile completed in 8:18 and continuing to perform well through the middle segments. Impressively, the initial improvement in pace between miles 4 and 9 at 7:50-8:03 per mile consistently moved him up to 61st in his division by mile 9. His average pace over the entire marathon was 8:25 min/mile, a testament to his consistent effort in pacing. The latter part of the race saw some fluctuation, particularly with slight increases in split times from mile 20, peaking at mile 23 with a 9:59 pace. Despite this, Nicholas effectively finished the 26.2-mile marathon in 3:40:35. Maintaining his pacing strategy towards an even greater level of consistency in the latter miles may further enhance future performances. Excellent effort overall, demonstrating strong pacing skills and endurance throughout the marathon.