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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Michael Luccio #1451 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Early Start with Consistent Finish Michael Luccio completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon in an impressive time of 3:39:40, maintaining an average pace of 8:23 min/mile over the 26.2 miles. Notably, Michael showed a robust performance in the early stages, with consistent improvements in pace from 8:45 min/mile in the first mile to an impressive 7:39 min/mile by mile 9. This early acceleration significantly elevated his standing, moving him up from 539th place overall at the start to 362nd at the 9-mile mark. While holding an admirable position, Michael experienced slight variability in performance in the later miles, including a dip in pace around mile 23. To optimize future events, focusing on maintaining the pace in the later stages of the race could enhance overall performance. Ending strong, Michael ranked 74th in his division among 1834 total participants, demonstrating commendable endurance and determination throughout the marathon.