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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Ben Rose #1461 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Solid Finishes Ben Rose demonstrated a reliable performance at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Starting with a cautious pace of 9:20 min/mile, he adjusted to a more consistent range between 8:10 and 9:22 min/mile throughout the race. Notable split times were the 9th and 14th miles, where he managed splits of 8:10 and 8:13 respectively, showcasing potential for strategic pacing in latter stages. Rose consistently held a placement of 4th in his division (M65-69) through most of the event. Ben's pacing was quite commendable, maintaining an overall pace of 8:40 min/mile across the 26.2-mile course. His final time of 3:47:08 placed him at 529th overall out of 1834 participants. A closer examination of his splits reveals a slight slowdown in the 25th and 26th miles, which could be an opportunity to explore gradual acceleration strategies during future runs to preserve or improve energy levels.