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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: noah tautfest #310 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Opportunities for Steady Gains In the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, the race efforts showcased a consistent pace, commencing with a strong initial mile of 6:58 min/mile. Consistency was evident through the first three miles, staying close to a 7:01 min/mile pace. Notably, a strategic surge at mile 9 saw a split pace of 6:53 min/mile, improving their overall rankings. Later splits slightly increased, peaking at an 8:16 min/mile by mile 20, indicating a potential area of focus for future races. Finishing the marathon with a total time of 3:15:52 and an average pace of 7:28 min/mile, Noah Tautfest represented Waterbury Center, Vermont. His hard work resulted in notable placements: 199th overall, 173rd in his gender, and 35th in the M35-39 division among 1,834 participants. Paying attention to maintaining the mid-race pacing could assist in optimizing the final miles and result in higher placement in future events.