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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Olde Bones #5241 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon 3-5 Person Relay Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Excellence and a Strong Finish Olde Bones showcased impressive speed and endurance at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Starting with a strong pace of 5:55 min/mile in the first mile, he quickly moved to front row, maintaining a steady pace throughout the race. His elapsed pace was remarkably consistent, hovering around the 5:56 min/mile mark for much of the race, highlighting his exceptional consistency. Notably, Olde Bones demonstrated remarkable strength in the final miles. His pace increased in the last five miles, clocking a split pace of 5:12 min/mile in mile 26. This surge helped secure an overall win among 444 participants, completing the marathon with a total time of 2:32:38. His performance was steady, with periodic bursts of speed, and he remained highly competitive across all splits. Future races may benefit from maintaining faster early splits to maximize this kick-end strategy further.