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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Jack Pilla #1100 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance Leads to Top Finish in Age Group Jack demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the marathon, maintaining a strong average pace. Most splits ranged between 7:47 and 8:20 min/mile, with a notable surge in the final miles. The 25th and 26th miles, completed in 7:24 and 7:25 min/mile, respectively, highlight a strong finish. Achieving an elapsed time of 3:25:52, Jack placed 2nd in his M65-69 division. A key moment occurred at mile 23, where a swift 7:35 min/mile split momentarily secured the lead in his division. Consistency remained a hallmark, as he crafted a commendable 7:51 min/mile average. Overall, he secured 296th place out of 1834 runners, with a 234th place finish among male participants. Continuing to refine pacing strategy in early splits could further enhance performance. Congratulations on a strong race day execution!