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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Patrick Thomas #1326 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Spikes in Performance Patrick Thomas completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with a total time of 5:43:28, covering the 26.2-mile distance at an average pace of 13:06 min/mile. His performance showed notable pacing consistency, with mile splits mostly ranging from 11:44 to 13:58 min/mile. His fastest mile was the third, clocking in at 11:44 min/mile, reflecting a strategic and strong start. Noteworthy achievements include peaking mid-race with a stronger pace between miles 6 and 8, maintaining a pace under 12:00 min/mile, and holding steady positions in the M35-39 division, with the highest placement being 71st. For future races, focusing on maintaining the pace from the beginning sections, especially mile 18 where a drop to 19:02 min/mile was observed, could be beneficial. Overall, Patrick displayed commendable endurance and stability throughout the marathon.