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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Alexander Bunkers #1941 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Improvement and Strong Splits Alexander Bunkers participated in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, completing the full distance in 3:40:42. His average pace was 8:25 min/mile, placing him 454th overall out of 1834 participants, and 60th in the M35-39 division. Notably, he maintained consistent pacing throughout the race, with some remarkable splits, particularly his 19th mile at 8:08 min/mile and the strong close in the 25th mile at 8:14 min/mile. His early splits showed a progressive improvement, starting with 8:43 min/mile in the first mile and gaining a consistent pace around 8:30 min/mile. The last few miles again demonstrated an ability to push the pace, closing the final mile at 8:21 min/mile. Maintaining a steady pace with minimal fluctuation illustrates stamina and strategic energy management. For future races, focusing on the middle segments could provide a more aggressive approach to achieve even faster overall times.