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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Akshar Parmar #1389 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start with a Need for Late Race Consistency Akshar Parmar, from Iselin, NJ, delivered a strong initial pace during the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, particularly in the early miles. His opening mile split was 9:43, and by the second mile, he improved to a 9:21 pace, gaining momentum and climbing ranks significantly from 772nd to 529th overall. Notably, his split in the 5th mile reflected a remarkable effort with the fastest split pace of 8:53. Throughout the early stage of the race, he maintained noteworthy mid-pack positions in the M16-24 category. The latter part of the marathon presented challenges as Akshar's pace gradually slowed. By the 13th mile, his pace dipped to 14:12, indicating fatigue. A pivotal moment occurred at the 21st mile with a slower time of 19:37, affecting his overall standing, dropping to 1410th. To enhance future performance, focusing on building endurance for the later miles and maintaining consistent pacing could prove beneficial. Nonetheless, completing the marathon with an elapsed time of 6:11:49 demonstrates determination and constitutes a valuable running endeavor.