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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Beckett Strachan #1433 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Progression and Strong Finish Beckett Strachan's performance at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon showcased remarkable progress throughout the race, finishing with an impressive overall time of 3:24:43. Starting at a pace of 9:43 min/mile, Beckett gradually improved his pace in subsequent splits, achieving a final overall pace of 7:48 min/mile. Consistent improvement was evident as he progressed from a 9:43 min/mile pace at the first mile to a rapid 7:02 min/mile at mile 26. The strategic acceleration paid off, resulting in Beckett placing 275th out of 1,834 participants, 220th among male competitors, and 30th in the M16-24 division. Notably, Beckett's pace saw significant improvement during the latter half of the race, particularly from mile 19 onwards, each split consistently under 8 minutes. Consider maintaining this positive pacing strategy and gradual increase for future races. Overall, this performance highlights an exceptional effort and a strong finish.