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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Morgan Swanke #1357 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Morgan Swanke completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with a time of 3:45:19, averaging an impressive 8:35 min/mile pace. Throughout the race, Morgan maintained consistent pacing, highlighted by an 8:45-8:40 min/mile range for most splits. Notably, Morgan finished strongly, with the final few miles showing increased speedmile 26 recorded a 7:57 min/mile split. Morgan placed 25th in the F16-24 division, 124th among all female participants, and 513th overall out of a total of 1,834 runners. A complex race strategy featured a controlled rhythm, allowing for some strategic accelerations. Consider assessing pacing strategies between miles 16 and 21 to minimize time lost. Overall, Morgan demonstrated resilience and strategic pacing, particularly in the final miles, where performance improved significantly. Great effort and determination were evident in this memorable marathon performance.