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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Jake Fitzgerald #433 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Mid-Pack Performance with Notable Splits Jake Fitzgerald maintained a consistent performance throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Highlighting the race with a strong start, his fastest splits were recorded between miles 2 to 5, with exceptional paces such as 7:06, 7:23, and 7:21 min/mile. At mile 2, his position significantly improved to 132nd overall, impressively advancing from the initial placement of 277th. This pace not only lifted his standing but also underscored his competitive tenacity early in the race. As the marathon progressed into later miles, Jake kept a steady cadence, albeit with some decline noticed particularly in mile 10 at a split pace of 9:20 min/mile. His overall pace settled to 7:58 min/mile. Finishing the marathon in 3:29:00, Jake placed 267th in the male category and 38th in his division. Continuity in pace will be key moving forward, focusing on pacing strategies to mitigate late-race slowdowns could enhance future outcomes.