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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Ashley Jaksa #1968 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish Ashley Jaksa completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with an overall time of 4:57:16 and an average pace of 11:20 min/mile. She showed notable consistency throughout the race, maintaining a pace slightly under her average in several miles. Her split times demonstrate a steady performance, particularly between miles 1 and 13, where she consistently kept each mile under 11:00 to 10:59 min/mile. Focusing on the latter half of the marathon, Ashley skillfully managed her pace, maintaining an impressive tempo from miles 14 to 26. During these miles, she stayed close to her average pace while strategically improving her positioning within her division by finishing 45th out of the F40-44 category. Her ability to maintain a steady pace and improve placement towards the end shows potential for continued improvement with focused training on pacing strategies.