Results/Photos

Date: July 26th & 27th Participant: Haydn Sitler #5905 Race: 2025 Jack and Jill Downhill Marathon Marathon Sunday Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Haydn Sitler, at age 26, completed the Marathon Sunday event in an impressive time of 2:43:46, maintaining an average pace of 6:15 per mile. His performance throughout the race saw consistent splits with a notable acceleration later on. From mile 12, where he clocked 5:48, Haydn maintained a strong pace under 6:00 minutes per mile in several later splits, including a swift 5:42 for two consecutive miles at mile 22 and 23. This strategic pacing allowed him to achieve a standout placement, finishing 14th overall out of 921 participants. In the M20-29 division, he clinched the 6th position, with his placements climbing as the race progressed, demonstrating resilience and endurance. The initial miles starting above 6:40 quickened considerably, exhibiting his ability to strategically pace himself and ramp up in the later stages. Analyzing the splits, there's scope for refining mile transitions to help reduce the rare time increases, such as the 6:43 between miles 12 and 13. Overall, his performance metrics reveal a promising pattern of competitive racing.