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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Neal Graves #179 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace Marathon Performance Neal Graves showcased impressive consistency throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Maintaining an average pace of 7:58 min/mile, Neal completed the 26.2-mile course with a final time of 3:28:54. Notably, his split times hovered around his average pace, with a standout split at mile 9 clocking at 7:40 min/mile, illustrating moments of increased speed. His overall placement was 339th out of 1,834 participants, and he ranked 30th in the M40-44 division. Neal's race performance showed a strategic and balanced approach, maintaining a strong pace across almost all miles. His performance in the middle of the race from miles 3 to 10 consistently held a pace below the 8-minute mile mark, demonstrating endurance. A slight increase in elapsed pace occurred towards the final miles, with a peak split pace at mile 26 at 8:19 min/mile, inviting an opportunity to refine endurance in future races while maintaining his impressive consistency.