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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Ava Clarcq #1797 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strategic Placement Ava Clarcq maintained a remarkable level of consistency throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, clocking an overall time of 3:42:58 and maintaining an average pace of 8:30 min/mile over 26.2 miles. Ava showcased notable consistency, with most splits remaining around the 8:00 to 8:30 min/mile range. Her strongest segments were between miles 4 and 6, where she posted some of her fastest mile splits, with mile 4 being the quickest at 7:46 min/mile. Over the course of the marathon, Ava's positioning improved significantly from 401st to 221st during the first three miles, showcasing strong initial cadence. Although her placements fluctuated, she managed to finish as 23rd in her F16-24 division and maintained a relatively strong position among female participants, placing 111th. The last segment featured a steady effort, with slight increases in split times, such as her final mile at 8:38 min/mile. For future races, focusing on maintaining early race paces in later stages could yield further time improvements.