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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Danny Lightfoot #206 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Pace With Strong Finish Danny Lightfoot completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon in 3:25:49, maintaining an average pace of 7:51 min/mile. He started strong, clocking a 7:57 min/mile pace for the first mile. Notably, he maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, with a variety of splits ranging between 7:42 and 8:09 min/mile. Despite a slight mid-race slowdown, Danny displayed effective pacing control, regaining his rhythm in the latter stages. Danny finished 295th overall out of 1,834 runners, 233rd among males, and 34th in his age division (M16-24). His placing showed consistency, particularly as he moved up significantly in the last few miles, regaining his initial competitiveness. Although there was some fluctuation in pacing, incorporating more interval-based workouts can further improve sustained race pace in future events. Solid effort in maintaining pace and energy, Danny!