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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Keith Zona #1565 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistently Strong Pacing with Strategic Push Keith Zona maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, averaging an 8:19 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Notably, his pace peaked at a swift 7:33 min/mile between miles 9 and 10, which showed a strategic increase in speed, helping him gain a competitive edge. His placement improved significantly around this time, moving from 378th to 400th overall and jumping to 43rd in his division. Keith demonstrated excellent pacing discipline, as seen from his nearly uniform splits. From miles 1 to 6, his pace showed a gradual increase from 9:19 min/mile to 8:19 min/mile. This helped him climb in the ranks; he moved from 513th to approximately 440th overall. Maintaining a steady rhythm, he finished 427th out of 1834 participants. While his performance was commendable, focusing on reducing variations in the last few miles could enhance his placement in future races.