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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Omkar Parajuli #3110 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Strategic Pace Adjustments Omkar Parajuli from Hillsboro, OR, delivered a steadfast performance in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon. Starting strong with a 9:10 minute/mile pace for the first mile, Omkar settled into the race, navigating through a 15:50 paced second mile. A striking comeback followed, clocking an impressive 4:19 pace during the third mile. Through the course's progression, Omkar maintained an average pace close to 10:00 on the miles that followed, executing consistent efforts across the board. Throughout the race, Omkar's pacing strategy showed resilient energy management. Despite a dip in placements through the middle segments, Omkar exhibited a strong finish with a final mile split of 9:36. Overall, Omkar concluded the race in 2:10:13, placing 73rd in the M50-54 division. As a member of the Rakshi Runners team, Omkar's performance highlighted a well-managed race strategy, particularly strong in initial and concluding miles. Continuing to refine middle segment paces could enhance future performances further.