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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Abagail Carson #1741 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Early Pace Abagail Carson delivered a steady performance throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, securing a completion time of 3:28:16. Her average pace was 7:56 min/mile across the 26.2-mile course. Notably, she maintained a strong pace especially in the first half, with mile splits remaining mostly under 8 minutes. Her most impressive segment was between miles 5 and 6, where she clocked a 7:34 split. In her division (F16-24), she consistently held positions between 4th and 15th, highlighting the competitive nature among her peers. Her pacing strategy was evident as she gradually moved forward in the field, gaining notable placements between mile splits 2 to 3 and 9 to 10. Though the latter half saw a slight increase in split times, Abagail demonstrated resilience and maintained her overall pace effectively. Focusing on the final kilometers could potentially yield an even stronger performance in future races.