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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Ian Krupp #1321 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start with Late Endurance Challenge Ian Krupp from Burlington, VT, completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with a time of 4:54:26, maintaining an average pace of 11:14 min/mile. Notably, his performance experienced a consistent start, with an initial split of 10:21 min/mile at the 1-mile mark, progressively improving to a 9:27 pace by mile 2. His placement within his division (M16-24) peaked at 55th by mile 2 and stayed competitive through mile 3. Observing the latter part of the race, Ian's pace slightly decreased in the second half, with his slowest pace clocking 13:50 min/mile at mile 25. This suggests that endurance over the course of the marathon could be an area to focus on for future events. Strategically working on maintaining pace in later miles could help improve overall performance. Additionally, his strong finish at mile 23, running it in 11:34 min/mile, highlighted his capability to adjust and push through challenges.