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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Thai Richards #121 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Strong Finish Thai Richards completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, clocking a total time of 2:57:15. He maintained an average pace of 6:45 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course, placing 95th overall out of 1834 participants. Notably, he secured the 11th spot in the competitive M35-39 division. His performance improved during the race as evidenced by splits, particularly the final stretch where he consistently ran sub-7-minute miles. Investigating mile-by-mile splits, it's evident that Thai showcased strong consistency. His split times remained notably steady between 6:36 and 6:56 min/mile for the majority of miles. The final mile was completed at a 6:30 min/mile pace, showcasing an impressive finishing kick. Although Thai slightly fluctuated in positioning, he finished strong, climbing five spots over the last split. Thai's pacing strategy effectively kept his placement secure and competitive among a robust field. Continuous work on maintaining even lower mile splits could further enhance his competitiveness in future races.