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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Heather VandenBroek #2176 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent and Podium Finish in Division Heather VandenBroek from Park City, Utah, delivered an impressive display of consistency in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Maintaining an average pace of 8:13 min/mile, she completed the 26.2-mile course with a total time of 3:35:19. She's notably consistent, holding steady around the 8:11-8:12 min/mile mark for several miles, for instance, miles 15 through 26. Her finish time secured her 2nd place in the F50-54 division out of many competitors. Through the early miles, Heather steadily improved her standings, jumping from 525th to 395th overall by the finish. A highlight was mile 9, where she maintained a strong pace of 7:51 min/mile. Her strategic pacing and consistent effort resulted in a strong finish, moving up significantly in the overall rankings throughout the race. To further improve, focus on maintaining the faster paces received during miles 6 through 14 for the duration of the marathon.