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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: James Gerson #108 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Mid-Race Performance James Gerson completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with an elapsed time of 3:16:36, maintaining an average pace of 7:30 min/mile. His time placed him 209th overall among 1834 participants. The event was in his home state, starting in Shelburne, Vermont, and he competed in the Male 40-44 division, finishing 22nd in his category. Notably, Gerson showed a strong performance mid-race, particularly between miles 5 and 6, where his split pace improved to 7:05 and 7:16 min/mile. This consistency and occasional acceleration demonstrate effective pacing and control. A small decline was noted in mile 20 with an 8:06 min/mile split, but he quickly returned to a sub-8-minute mile pace thereafter. Focusing on consistently maintaining the sub-7:30 pace observed in the early miles could enhance his final result in future races. Overall, a commendable and steady marathon performance!