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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Haley Keener #1715 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Mid-Race Splits Haley's performance at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon showcased a steady progression, completing the 26.2-mile course in 5:12:28. Her overall average pace was 11:55 min/mile. Starting with a first-mile split of 12:17, she consistently improved her pace, notably hitting 11:06 min/mile at mile 9, indicating strong mid-race performance. A noteworthy equalization occurred with her strongest split at mile 9, finishing several splits under her average pace. Despite a few slower miles, like the 15:41 min/mile at mile 18, she regained momentum, specifically at mile 19 with a pace of 11:34 min/mile. Haley maintained competitive placements, especially in her age division (F16-24), with a notable position of 68th early on. For future races, focusing on maintaining peak paces found in the middle could optimize her overall times and energy distribution. Keep building on those strong mid-race efforts to bring them consistently throughout.