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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Molly Quiles #1704 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Pacing with a Strong Start Molly Quiles demonstrated a promising start in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with consistent pacing in the early miles. Notably, between miles 3 and 5, she maintained an impressive pace, improving from an 8:15 min/mile to a swift 7:29 min/mile. This resulted in a significant leap in standings early on, where she moved from 96th to 71st in her gender category. Her strong showing placed her 15th in the F16-24 division by mile 10. As the race progressed, her splits became more varied, indicating a possible area for strategy adjustment around pacing consistency in the latter half. Despite this, maintaining a challenging pace in the latter half helped her maintain a solid performance. Ending the marathon in 3:41:16, Molly was able to secure a commendable 22nd finish in her division, showcasing her resilience throughout the race. Keeping focus on pacing in later stages could optimize future performances.