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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Eliel Negron Diaz #2162 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Split Pacing Highlighted Throughout Marathon Eliel Negron Diaz completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with a finishing time of 3:46:56, posting an average pace of 8:39 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Splits remained impressively consistent, predominantly within the 8:30-8:39 min/mile range for the majority of the race. Notably, Eliel maintained a nearly steady pace from miles 3 to 18, reflecting strong pacing strategy. Performance placement saw Eliel ranked 526th overall, 396th among males, and 49th in the M40-44 division within a field of 1,834 participantsa commendable effort in a large field. Despite some variation in pace in the latter portion of the race, with the last few miles above the 9-minute mark, his early steadiness provided a solid foundation. Focusing on maintaining those earlier pace marks in the final stages could enhance future results.