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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Dakota Welch #1017 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Despite Tough Finish Dakota Welch completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with a time of 4:59:33, finishing 1230th overall out of 1834 participants. Notably, Dakota maintained a steady pace of around 10:39 min/mile through the first 13 miles, reflecting strong initial endurance. Her split times varied slightly but stayed consistent within a few seconds, indicating reliable pacing strategies early on. In the final miles, times like 12:15 and 13:16 min/mile were recorded in miles 17 and 21 respectively, which contributed to an overall pace of 11:26 min/mile. During this period, focusing on pacing control might be beneficial to help maintain energy levels. Through effective pacing and race strategy enhancements, Dakota can continue to build on her race performance and endurance. Her efforts under competitive conditions represent a solid foundation to refine future race tactics.