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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Ryan McKeever #1916 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent and Strong Finish Ryan McKeever completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with an elapsed time of 3:26:51, maintaining an impressive average pace of 7:53 min/mile. He adeptly managed a total distance of 26.2 miles. His strong performance placed him as the 16th in the M45-49 division among proficient competitors, out of a total 1834 participants. Notably, the 1-mile splits varied slightly, yet he maintained consistency around the 7:54-7:56 min/mile mark. Ryans placement significantly improved over the race, especially between miles 5 and 6, capturing 17th in his division and eventually securing an overall placement of 315. Particularly commendable is his vigorous final mile with a 7:05 min/mile split, the fastest of his race. Suggestions for further improvement include focusing on the slight pace drop around mile 14, ensuring energy is evenly distributed throughout. This performance highlights resilience and pace consistency.