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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Lance Parker #326 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Lance Parker delivered a consistent performance throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. His overall elapsed time was 2:44:00 for the marathon distance of 26.2 miles, with an average pace of 6:15 per mile. Lance's consistent splits are noteworthy, maintaining a 6:17 min/mile pace from the 3rd to the 21st mile with minor fluctuations. The last mile showcased his strength, achieving a 5:58 pace, his fastest of the day. Lance placed 41st overall out of 1834 participants, 38th among male competitors, and 11th in the M30-34 division. Though he started in 45th place at the first mile, Lance improved his rankings significantly in the second mile to 24th place before finishing strong in 41st overall. He achieved impressive pacing, with split variations that never exceeded 30 seconds apart, indicating an ability to maintain speed and efficiency across the marathon course. Focusing on early race pacing could improve early positions in future races.