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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Ben Cerreta #2135 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Improvement Throughout the Race Ben Cerreta from Rutland, VT, showcased impressive pacing during the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Covering a distance of 26.2 miles, Ben completed the marathon with a consistent improvement in split times, recording an overall elapsed time of 3:33:09 and an average pace of 8:08 min/mile. Notably, his pacing improved from an initial split pace of 9:36 min/mile to a strong finish with a split pace of 7:15 min/mile at mile 26. His pacing strategy maintained an effective balance, allowing for faster splits in the later stages. Throughout the race, Ben made significant progress in his position, advancing from 704th overall in the first mile to 372nd at the finish line. Within his division (M16-24), he moved from 82nd to 44th place. This steady improvement highlights the effectiveness of his pacing strategy. Focusing on maintaining consistency from the start allowed for significant gains in the final miles.