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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Jane Brown #2000 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Splits With Challenges in Later Miles Jane Brown from Middleboro, MA, completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon in 5:36:46, with an average pace of 12:51 min/mile. Her pacing consistency was evident during the first half of the race. Notably, Jane maintained a pace below 12 minutes per mile from miles 2 to 6, even slightly improving her speed during mile 4 with an 11:38 min/mile split. She reached the halfway point with a pace just under 12 minutes, showcasing a good early race strategy. In the latter stages, Jane faced pacing challenges, particularly at mile 14 where her pace dropped to 15:46 min/mile. Despite fluctuating paces, her placement in the F55-59 division remained fairly stable, finishing in a respectable 23rd place. For future races, focusing on maintaining energy and pace in the later miles could lead to a more evenly distributed race performance. Overall, Jane's steady early splits are a strong foundation to build upon.