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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Cherry Quick #2141 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start, Consistent Finish Cherry Quick's performance at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon showcased a steady start with an evenly paced first half. Her initial pace of 10:07 min/mile held strong through 5 miles, where she reached an overall placement of 996 and an F45-49 division placement of 21. A highlight in the earlier miles is the improved pace of 9:40 min/mile during miles 3 and 4, demonstrating strong mid-race consistency. Through the final miles, Cherry maintained determination, concluding her marathon with an overall finish time of 4:53:44. Her average pace of 11:12 min/mile placed her 446th among female participants and 29th in her division. Notably, despite challenges in the latter parts, with slower splits around mile 18 peaking at a 13:10 min/mile pace, Cherry exhibited resilience by quickening to 12:19 min/mile in the final stretch. Keeping an even pace across the distances remains an opportunity for future races.