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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Connor Oakman #324 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start with Opportunities for Pacing Adjustments Connor Oakman demonstrated a solid performance with admirable early consistency during the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. For the initial 8 miles, Connor maintained a steady pace, hovering around 7:19 to 7:23 minutes per mile. Notably, mile 9 saw an impressive improvement in pace, clocking a quick 7:15 mile that elevated his position to 182nd overall, 157th in his gender, and 33rd in his division. After this promising mid-race surge, his pace gradually decelerated. The final stretch displayed more variation, concluding with a 9:57 split in mile 25. Overall, his finishing time was 3:26:45, with an average pace of 7:53 min/mile. Connor placed 312th overall and 57th in his age division among 1834 total participants. Focusing on strategies to maintain mid-race momentum throughout the latter phases could optimize future race performance. Keep building on that strong start, Connor!