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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Dylan McDermott #231 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Tough Finish Dylan McDermott demonstrated a strong and consistent effort throughout most of the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Beginning with a solid 7:49 min/mile pace for the first mile, he then maintained a steady pace in the 7:30-7:35 range through the majority of the race, reaching a peak with a 7:21 min/mile split at the 9-mile mark. His most effective pace was noted between the 4th and 13th miles, where he closely followed sub-7:30 min/mile splits. In the latter stages, beginning around mile 20, Dylan faced a pace decrease, falling back to an 8:38 min/mile split, followed by consistent paces above 8:00 min/mile through to the finish. Despite experiencing slower pacing during these miles, Dylan finished with an overall time of 3:25:04. Reviewing pacing strategies for the latter miles would be beneficial for achieving more consistent end-to-end performance. Overall, this marathon experience adds valuable insights for future races.