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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Esme Huh #451 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Mid-Race Acceleration and Solid Division Placement Esme showcased solid pacing strategy during the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with an overall finish time of 3:18:44, maintaining a steady 7:35 min/mile pace across the 26.2-mile course. Esme held her own among a competitive field of 1,834 participants, ultimately placing 233rd overall and securing the 6th position in the F16-24 division. Notably, Esme gained ground as the race progressed, moving from 313th place after the first mile to 226th by the 17-mile mark. Her most significant pace improvements occurred between miles 2 and 13, where she consistently improved pace, hitting a speedy 7:12 min/mile at mile 9. While there was a slight deceleration in the final miles, maintaining positional gains in her division suggests strong race management. Future efforts could focus on maintaining late-stage momentum to capitalize on early acceleration while pushing for even higher placement.