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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Courtney Benoit #1069 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Split Performance Throughout the Race Courtney Benoit demonstrated remarkable consistency during the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, maintaining a steady pace throughout the race. Her overall elapsed time was 5:09:22 for the 26.2-mile course, averaging an 11:48 min/mile pace. Notably, her fastest split occurred in the final mile with a split pace of 10:50 min/mile, showing strong finishing capacity. Courtney's consistent pacing is apparent as she managed to maintain a close range of pace times, particularly from mile 5 to mile 14, where her split paces fluctuated insignificantly. Her ability to stay consistent is reflected in her improved placement as the race progressed, reaching 76th in her division by mile 25. It's worth highlighting the splits at miles 9 and 25, both executed at an increased pace of 11:13 min/mile, which contributed to her improved positioning. A potential focus for improving future results could include maximizing early race energy distribution.