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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Ramesh Rajagopalan #2115 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Steady Ranking Gains Ramesh Rajagopalan maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, finishing with an elapsed time of 3:47:09 and an average pace of 8:40 min/mile. Particularly noteworthy is Ramesh's improvement in division standings from 6th to 5th place during the race, indicating a competitive edge in the M60-64 group. Consistency was key, as seen with similar paced splits, with only slight variations such as the 8:17 min/mile at mile 26 that suggests a strong finish. His overall placement was a solid 531 out of 1834 total participants, showing respectable standing among peers. The biggest gain in position occurred in the latter stages, between miles 24 and 26, closing strong and advancing overall ranking. While placing 5th in his division, analyzing pacing in slightly slower miles and strategizing for minor improvements could potentially yield enhanced performance in future events.