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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Billy Corbett #153 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Strong Start, Challenged in the Later Stages Billy Corbett displayed a solid and consistent performance in the early segments of the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Notably, Mile 6 was completed with an impressive 6:49-minute pace, moving up to 122nd overall. His early to mid-race splits remained under 7:00 minutes per mile, showcasing a strong start, particularly with outstanding performances in Miles 3 through 6, each improving in pace and placement, peaking in the top 18 within his division. In the latter stages, from Mile 20 onward, there was an observable increase in split times, resulting in a gradual decline in overall pace to 7:23 min/mile by the race's conclusion. Specifically, Mile 25 showed a significant slowdown to 9:01, placing him at 175th overall. Exploring pace maintenance strategies for the final segments may yield beneficial results for future races. Overall, the performance highlights strong potential with promising early control displayed across approximately the first two-thirds of the marathon.