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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Kayla Roberts #2251 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start with Steady Performance Kayla began the marathon with a consistent early pace, displaying a controlled effort with her initial splits: 9:31 min/mile for the first mile, and improving to 9:04 by the third mile. Notably, she moved to 9th in her division by the second and third miles. The strength in her performance was evident in her ability to maintain a sub-10-minute pace through mile 8 with a steady rhythm, keeping close to the leaders in her age group. In the latter stages, from mile 17 onward, the pace shifted to over 11 minutes per mile, ending with a 14:15 split in mile 25. This adjustment impacted her final division placement to 40th. Focusing on maintaining rhythm during the later miles could refine endurance. Her overall elapsed time was 4:54:50 with an average pace of 11:15 min/mile, showcasing a full course completion. An excellent base, with tactical opportunities in the final ten miles.