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2026 runner report

Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon

I was really excited about this race and hoped to qualify for Boston given the promise of the negative split due to the gentle downhill … The trail is gravel and it really took a toll on my feet and legs … The tunnel is fun although I was on my own (the field really spreads out after the turnaround at mile 6.5) and it was super dark.

Nelsoli3/5 overall

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