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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Doug Devoid #1073 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Solid Pace with Some Challenges Doug Devoid achieved a marathon time of 3:27:57 at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 7:56 min/mile. Notably, Doug began with an impressive first mile at a 7:53 min/mile pace, and his first half was marked by consistency, particularly with a steady pace from miles 2 to 5, maintaining around 7:35 min/mile. This strong start showed promise and sustained energy, positioning him 24th in the M40-44 division early on. However, as the race progressed, Doug's pace slightly declined, with several splits exceeding 8:00 min/mile in the latter part of the marathon. His positions fluctuated somewhat but still demonstrated his resilience; notably, he closed the gap around mile 9 with a faster 7:31 min/mile pace. Doug's overall placement was 327th out of 1834 participants. Future focus might be beneficial on maintaining the sub-8:00 pace deeper into the race, as his splits indicate capability for improvement.