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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Jaden Keener #1650 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finishes Jaden Keener maintained a consistent pace throughout the marathon, with an average pace of 11:55 min/mile over the 26.2 miles. Notably, she improved her position significantly during the second and third miles, moving from 1305th to 756th place overall. Mid-race, Jaden demonstrated solid pacing with splits consistently around 11:40-11:50 min/mile, avoiding any significant drops in speed. While there was a slight slowdown at mile 18 with a split pace of 15:41 min/mile, Jaden recovered well, finishing strong with consecutive sub-12-minute miles. Her commitment and resilience were evident in her ability to regain and sustain her pace, ultimately placing 128th in her division. Focusing on maintaining her pacing through the latter parts of the race could further enhance her performance in future events. Well done on a strong finish, Jaden!