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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Taylor Dugan #1865 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Late Split Variation Taylor Dugan completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with an overall time of 3:31:54 and an average pace of 8:05 min/mile. Notably, Taylor maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, starting with an 8:23 min/mile in the first mile and gradually improving with consistent sub-8:05 miles from mile 16 onwards. The fastest split was at mile 9 with a pace of 7:37 min/mile. The overall and gender placements fluctuated slightly throughout the race but remained within the top 50% of participants, finishing 365th overall and 285th among males. A notable split variation occurred at mile 25 with a pace drop to 10:44 min/mile, suggesting potential fatigue or environmental challenges. Focusing on maintaining energy reserve in late race miles might improve endurance and pace consistency. Overall, a commendable performance with strong placement in the M35-39 division, showing dedication and potential for future improvement.