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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Aislinn O'Connor #129 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Aislinn OConnor of Burlington, VT ran the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, clocking in at 3:26:53 for 26.2 miles. With a steady average pace of 7:53 min/mile, Aislinn demonstrated consistent performance throughout the race. Notably, her split times progressively improved as she tackled the course, starting at an 8:13 min/mile pace and finishing with a swift 7:10 min/mile in the last mile. Aislinn ranked 318th overall among 1,834 participants, and she notably placed 17th in her F25-29 division. Her gender placement was 66th. A steady build-up in pace served her well, particularly in the latter stages where she maintained a sub-8:00 min/mile pace from miles 15 through 26. Excellent work was especially evident in the final stretch, with a robust finish that highlights a strong endurance foundation. For future runs, consider maintaining this measured pace progression for even stronger placements.