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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Justin Mathess #320 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Marathon Pace Justin Mathess, aged 45 from New Providence, NJ, delivered a consistent performance during the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course with an elapsed time of 3:29:30 and an average pace of 7:59 min/mile. Throughout the race, Justin maintained a steady pace, with his fastest split recorded at mile 26, clocking in at 7:34 min/mile, and showing an impressive progression over the second half of the marathon. Although his overall positioning saw some fluctuations, Justin's strategic pacing allowed him to finish strong, securing the 345th place overall out of 1834 participants, and 22nd in his age division (M45-49). Notable splits include his mile 22 effort with a pace of 7:35 min/mile, indicating a commendable kick towards the race's end. Focusing on maintaining an even split between 8:00-8:10 could further enhance future performances. Great job, Justin!