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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Drew Turner #342 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Late Splits Drew Turner, at 32, competed in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. With a total time of 3:15:41 for the 26.2-mile course, he maintained an impressive average pace of 7:28 min/mile. Notably, Drew navigated the race with consistent pacing throughout the course. His early miles were managed effectively with his first two splits consistent at 7:36 min/mile. His ability to maintain and improve pace in the latter half was evident, especially with a notable 7:17 min/mile split at mile 11. Throughout the marathon, Drew consistently adjusted his pace, managing the terrain effectively. By mile 16, he improved to 7:27 min/mile and showed strong performance with a sixth-place gain in his division. With 1834 participants, Drew placed 197th overall and 35th in his division (M30-34), affirming his strategic pacing. Focusing on sustaining his pace in early miles could enhance his competitive edge further.