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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Greg Madden #1834 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Marathon Performance with Strong Divisional Finish Greg Madden maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile race in 3:44:49 with an overall pace of 8:34 min/mile. Maintaining nearly uniform split times between 8:20 and 8:50 min/mile contributed to his strong divisional placement of 12th in M50-54. Notably, his swiftest split was at mile 9, clocking in at 8:19 min/mile, and his final mile showcased a commendable pace improvement to 8:27 min/mile. Greg's performance placed him 506th overall out of 1834 participants, and 385th among male runners. His strategy of consistent pacing paid off, as it allowed him to fluctuate between positions 430 and 531. While some later miles exhibited a slight decrease in pace, Greg's ability to stay close to his target pace is commendable. Focusing on minor pace variations in the later stages could potentially enhance future race outcomes.