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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: John Volkman #1952 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Top Division Performance John Volkman, age 75, delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Throughout the 26.2-mile course, he maintained a steady and consistent pace, finishing with an overall elapsed pace of 13:05 minutes per mile. John excelled in his division (M75-79), securing first place with a finishing time of 5:42:56. This performance highlights his strength and consistency as he improved or maintained his position in his division from the second mile onwards. John's split times indicate strong pacing strategies, with improvements notable in Mile 9 with his fastest split pace of 12:03 min/mile. His overall place, 1389 out of 1834 participants, shows he's competing strongly at a wider level, especially with a strong placement in gender position at 818th place among male participants. Maintaining this consistency will continue to be key in future races. Focusing on faster splits earlier could boost the overall time even further.