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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Aidan McCall #233 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start, Consistent Mid-Race, Finish Needs Attention Aidan McCall kicked off the race at a brisk pace, covering the first mile in 6:08, settling into a consistent rhythm with mile splits ranging from 6:11 to 6:15 throughout most of the race. Notably, he maintained a steady pace through the middle section, with his pace consistency evident from miles 4 to 17, where he averaged about 6:12 min/mile. At mile 16, a peak performance saw him surge to 22nd overall, showing potential and determination. In the final miles, Aidan faced a slight slowdown, slipping to a 7:22 split at mile 18, impacting his overall pace. By mile 20, his split increased to 6:42, and his overall rank dropped to 46th. He completed the marathon with an elapsed time of 2:46:49, maintaining an average pace of 6:22 min/mile. To enhance future performances, focusing on mitigating fatigue in the latter stages could yield substantial gains.