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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Jason Pappas #1183 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start with Consistent Performance Jason Pappas maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, reflecting his steady approach and resilience in long-distance running. His initial splits set a solid foundation, with a strong start showing an improvement from 10:39 min/mile in the first mile to 10:04 min/mile by mile five. Notably, his pace was steady through the mid-race miles, continuing to hold around 10:25 min/mile up to mile six before slight variabilities set in. Jason's race saw him gradually shift positions, indicative of pacing that can be leveraged. For instance, initially, he moved up significantly from 1017th to 607th position overall by mile three. There was a notable split at mile 23, where he improved placement, hinting at a strategic finish. As a coach, focusing on maintaining that mid-race pace consistency could tighten those splits, enhancing the final finish time.