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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Jessica Hill #1219 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start with Challenging Finish Jessica Hill completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with an overall time of 5:58:17. Her early splits show a solid pace, starting with a 10:51 min/mile for the first mile and showing improvement, reaching a 10:08 min/mile pace at mile 3. Progress was also noted at mile 9 with an increase in pace to 10:21. Her climb to improved positioning in division F30-34, from 73rd to 63rd by mile 6, highlighted an effective start strategy. However, pacing adjustments might be an area to work on, as splits from mile 10 to the finish showed an increase, peaking at 23:15 min/mile at mile 24. Despite this challenge, Jessica's determination in finishing strong is apparent, regaining ground in the final stretch, with a notable recovery pace of 13:17 min/mile in the last mile. Continued focus on mid-race consistency could enhance her future performance.