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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Ellen Banthin #1869 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Division Success Ellen Banthin maintained an impressive level of consistency during the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. With an overall time of 3:39:22, her average pace was a steady 8:22 min/mile. Notably, Ellen secured 3rd in her F50-54 division, demonstrating solid performance throughout the course. Her pacing was particularly effective in the second half, as she managed to hold her pace well between miles 13 and 26, with only minor variations. She achieved her fastest split at mile 26 with an 8:00 min/mile pace, indicating a strong finish. Although there was some variability, such as an 8:53 min/mile at miles 17, she showed resilience by bouncing back with faster splits thereafter. Ellen's performance placed her 100th among female participants and 437th overall out of 1834 total runners. Focusing on tempos similar to her concluding miles might further sharpen her race performance.