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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Sean MacDonald #268 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Sean MacDonald demonstrated a consistent performance throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 3:41:55, averaging an 8:28 min/mile pace. Starting the race with a solid 8:47 min/mile pace in the first mile, he maintained an impressive rhythm, never straying far from his average. His strongest stretch came between miles 8 and 14, showing negative splits and culminating in the 13th mile at a swift 8:11 min/mile. Over the latter part of the race, Sean displayed remarkable endurance, maintaining his pace and finishing with a solid 8:19 min/mile in the final mile. He placed 474th overall out of 1,834 participants and 80th in the competitive M25-29 age division. Maintaining a consistent pace helped solidify Seans standing, proving his ability to endure and finish strong in the marathon setting. Working on slight pace variations might further enhance his performance in future races.