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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Sean Smith #247 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Mid-Race Performance Sean Smith from Springfield, MA, demonstrated skillful pacing during the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. With an overall time of 3:32:30 and an average pace of 8:06 min/mile, Sean showed consistent speed, especially notable in the mid-race mile 9 with a pace of 7:45 min/mile, transitioning to a steady 7:57-8:05 min/mile from miles 11 to 14. Strategically, Sean's performance in the M30-34 division was commendable, moving to 49th place by mile 13 before finishing 55th among 1834 total participants. He successfully maintained an even pace across all splits with slight variations, indicating a strong endurance capability. Notably, mile 20 saw a drop in split pace to 8:24 min/mile, suggesting a potential area to focus on for maintaining energy levels in the latter stages of the race. Overall, consistent pacing and division placement highlight Sean's solid racing strategy.