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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Jackson Gerdes #159 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start with Consistent Pace Through Mid-Race Jackson Gerdes, 22, from Canton, GA, completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with a total time of 3:31:15, averaging an 8:03 min/mile pace. Throughout the race, Jackson maintained a steady pace, specifically performing well in the middle of the race from miles 9 to 14, where he consistently ran below an 8:00 min/mile pace. Notably, his fastest mile split occurred at mile 9, clocking a time of 7:28. While Jackson initially demonstrated strong splits, there was a noticeable decline in pace from miles 20 to 22, where his pace slowed to over 9:00 min/mile. His overall finish was in the top 20% of participants, a commendable position given the competitive field of 1834 participants. Jackson can focus on maintaining his mid-race pace through to the end to strengthen future performances.