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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Claire Cassidy #1793 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Middle Performance Claire Cassidy from Putnam Valley, NY, ran the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, finishing 26.2 miles in 3:25:04 with an average pace of 7:49 min/mile. Early miles saw a steady improvement from 8:10 min/mile to a brisk 7:31 min/mile by mile 5, maintaining a significant improvement through the middle section of the race. This performance highlights Claire's strength in maintaining a strong pace after the initial miles. Noteworthy is Claire's consistent top 20 performance in her division, peaking at 10th place at mile 13. Ensuring an early strong pace could be beneficial for future races, given her steady positioning improvements. Despite slower final splits, Claires performance indicates solid endurance. Focusing on maintaining or even slightly increasing pace in the closing miles could further enhance her overall time and division standing, given her demonstrated capabilities in the earlier parts of the race.