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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Joseph DeVico #1442 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Pace with Strong Mid-Race Recovery Joseph DeVico, aged 56 from Princeton, NJ, demonstrated consistent pacing in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course with an elapsed time of 3:41:40 and an average pace of 8:27 min/mile. Throughout the first ten miles, his pace hovered around 7:54 min/mile, maintaining a steady rhythm and noticeably improving his placing from 395 to top 300. Particularly outstanding was his performance in the 9th mile, clocking a split pace of 7:42 min/mile, and climbing to 4th place in his division. The latter half of the race showed some variability in pace, with efforts to reclaim early speed noted in miles 13 and 20, achieving a split pace of 7:33 and 8:36 min/mile respectively. Despite a slight increase in split times during the final stretches, Joseph maintained a commendable position, ultimately finishing 6th in his age group. A focus on maintaining a steady pace in the final miles could enhance overall performance.