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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Dustin Baker #2219 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Finish and Strong Pace Gain in Final Miles Dustin Baker completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with a final time of 3:38:33, covering the 26.2-mile course at a consistent average pace of 8:20 min/mile. Notably, Dustin improved his pace during the race's latter stages, achieving split paces from miles 21 onward between 8:05 and 7:19 min/mile. This demonstrates a significant pacing strategy, especially considering the initial miles were run at approximately 8:36 min/mile. Despite starting with minor fluctuations in the mid-race, Dustin experienced improvement in overall ranking, finishing 429th out of 1834 participants. His performance within his age division, M16-24, also improved, finalizing 49th in that category. For future races, focusing on sustaining early mile paces could further boost overall performance. The noticeable acceleration at the end shows great potential for continued improvement and stamina. Keep building on your strengths for an even better result next time!