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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Cassandra Paine #1824 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Splits and Strategic Finish in the Marathon Cassandra Paine competed in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Throughout the race, she maintained a steady pace, completing every mile with an elapsed pace between 10:03 and 12:42 min/mile. Notably, her fastest split occurred within the first five miles, showing a strong start with a split pace of 9:43 min/mile during the fourth mile. Over the entire 26.2-mile course, Cassandra achieved an elapsed time of 4:52:00, averaging a pace of 11:08 min/mile. Her placements show consistent performance across splits, placing 441st in gender and 39th in her F35-39 division. A slight slowdown in the latter miles could suggest a focus area for future training. Nonetheless, her composure and consistency on the course are commendable. Continuing to build endurance in the final miles will benefit future races.