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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Alex Maddestra #389 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Strategy and Strong Finish Alex Maddestra completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with an overall time of 3:23:38, achieving an average pace of 7:46 min/mile. Out of 1834 participants, he was ranked 267 overall, 215 among males, and 29 in the M16-24 division. His consistent pacing strategy was evident, maintaining strong splits throughout the race. A key highlight was his impressive finish, clocking a final mile pace of 6:48 min/mile. This demonstrates potential for sustained speed throughout future races. Encouraging performance was seen between miles 18 to 22, where Alex maintained sub 8:00 min/mile paces consistently. Focusing on maintaining this pace in the earlier stages could enhance overall performance. Keeping a close eye on miles 4 and 11, where pacing slowed slightly, will help Alex continue to improve his race execution in the future.