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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Kellyn Taylor #25 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Efficient Pacing Leads to Top Gender Finish Kellyn Taylor, hailing from Flagstaff, AZ, demonstrated exceptional consistency in her marathon performance, finishing with a remarkable elapsed time of 2:35:18. Maintaining an overall average pace of 5:55 per mile, Kellyn secured the first-place position in the female gender category among a total of 1,834 participants. Her most impressive mile came at mile 22 with a swift split pace of 5:40, showcasing her ability to finish strong. Throughout the race, Kellyn maintained dominance by adjusting her pace only slightly between splits, predominantly ranging between 5:46 and 6:10 per mile. Her overall consistency in pacing allowed her to strategically navigate through the ranks, culminating in an outstanding 25th overall place. This race serves as a solid testament to her prowess, with particularly steady efforts at the start and strong finishes in the latter part of the marathon. Further refinement in splits towards the end has potential for enhancing an already impressive performance.