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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Mark Kecko #1884 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Mid-Race Splits Mark Kecko's race performance at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon showcased a consistent pacing strategy. Mark completed the 26.2-mile marathon in an official time of 4:46:05, achieving an overall pace of 10:55 min/mile. Notable improvements were observed in the middle segments of the race; Mile 12 was completed at a pace of 9:42 min/mile, reflecting Mark's fastest split, signifying a well-managed energy effort. He managed to maintain positions in the mid-range for his age group, placing 32nd out of those in the Male 50-54 division. Across his marathon journey, gradual pace improvements were apparent, particularly between Miles 3 and 13, where he maintained splits consistently below the race's average pace. There was a slight slowing towards the conclusion of the race, with the final mile pacing at 12:14 min/mile. For future races, building endurance to sustain pace in the final few miles could further enhance Marks performance. Overall, Mark demonstrated solid race execution in a competitive field of 1834 participants.