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>the men apparently are miles behind the hurons because they are running at full sprint and don't catch up to Uncas in time
What are you talking about?
Chingachgook literally sees Uncas being killed and reacts accordingly, with Hawkeye running right after him. They are not miles behind.
Not that I don't agree that without the romance subplot, Alice's suicide is nonsense that you just have to interpret as you wish.