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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Matt Sanzaro #454 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start with Challenging Finish Matt Sanzaro from Wethersfield, CT, demonstrated impressive consistency in pacing during the initial stages of the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Starting strong with a 7:50 min/mile pace in the first mile, he maintained an even average pace of approximately 7:56 min/mile over the first 10 miles. Notably, he executed a swift recovery between miles 9 and 10 with his fastest splits of 7:45 min/mile. This indicates efficient energy management in the initial half. In the second half, Matt's pace decreased with mile 21 showing a pace of 8:12 min/mile, reflecting the difficulty of maintaining early momentum. Despite this, he had a striking finish, clocking a 7:49 min/mile in mile 26, a testament to his perseverance. Overall, his consistent pacing led him to a respectable finish time of 3:37:55, placing 324th in gender and 72nd in his division out of 1834 participants. A commendable effort with a finish placing in the top quartile of his division.