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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Kyle Cocks #1531 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Improvement Kyle Cocks demonstrated strong pacing in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile race with an overall time of 3:42:58, maintaining an average pace of 8:30 min/mile. His performance saw significant improvement in positioning from the start, where he was 654th overall, to finish at 484th among 1,834 participants. Notably, his pace improved progressively, with the fastest mile completed in 7:30 during the final stretch. The most remarkable aspect of Kyle's race was his consistent improvement. Early miles clocked in around 9:00 min/mile, but from mile 14 onward, he accelerated, culminating in an impressive sub-8:00 finish over the last few miles. Finishing 57th in his division highlights his robust effort and steady determination. Future races may benefit from an initial pacing strategy to maintain early consistency, building on his strong finish.