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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Klara Dickinson #1261 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Division Placement Klara Dickinson exhibited remarkable consistency in her marathon performance at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. She maintained an average pace of 8:47 minutes per mile over the 26.2-mile course, finishing with a total time of 3:50:28. Notably, Klara secured 3rd place in her F55-59 age division, showcasing her competitiveness among her peers. Across the race, her positions varied with fluctuations mostly post 18 miles, but she effectively managed her pace, evidenced by her consistent overall and gender placements. Her strong start with initial paces in the low 8:20s set a solid foundation for the rest of her marathon. Although there was a slight slowdown, particularly in the later miles, with pacing exceeding 9 minutes per mile from mile 20 onwards, maintaining a 3rd place division standing was an impressive feat. Improving the splits in the latter part of the race could enhance her placement next time, building on this race's success.