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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Connor Chapman #1114 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Pace with a Strong Finish Connor Chapman, competing in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, showed impressive consistency in the first half of the race. His initial mile was completed in 11:24 min/mile, improving by over thirty seconds by mile five with a split pace of 10:27 min/mile. Noteworthy, between miles 6 and 8, his split paces remained steadily around 10:47 min/mile, demonstrating the ability to maintain a cadence effectively. While there was a dip in pace from miles 9 through 21, Connor rebounded starting at mile 22 with an uptick to an 11:52 min/mile average pace. His final mile closed strongly at a 10:42 min/mile pace. Completing the marathon in 5:10:07, Connor finished with an overall pace of 11:50 min/mile. His ability to maintain an even cadence early and edge up his pace towards the end showcases his resilience and potential for a faster overall time.