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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Wild Turkeys 2 #5207 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon 3-5 Person Relay Distance: 26.2 miles

Acceleration and Advancement The runner showed strong performance in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City race, particularly as the marathon progressed. Starting with an 8:29 min/mile pace, there was a notable acceleration with the pace consistently dropping to under 7:00 min/mile between miles 22 and 23. This strategic pacing contributed to an impressive placement within the Men's Open division, securing 4th place in this category and ranking 8th among male competitors overall. Throughout the 26.2-mile marathon, the athlete's ability to progressively quicken from an 8:29 min/mile to consistently sub-7:00 min/mile paces from mile 16 onward stands out. There was a temporary pace increase beyond the average from mile 25 to 26, likely due to exhaustion or terrain, with split times of 9:06 and 9:19 min/mile. A continued focus on maintaining consistent pacing towards the end could enhance the closing mile performance in future races, potentially securing an even higher placement.