Results/Photos

Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Katie Cope #1114 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Momentum with a Strong Finish Katie started the half marathon with a steady pace, clocking an initial mile at 10:55. She maintained a consistent pace through the early miles, notably improving to a 10:13 pace by mile 4. Demonstrating endurance, Katie sustained her effort through the mid-race segments, consistently maintaining her position around 2200th overall. Her strongest mid-race performances were noted at miles 9 and 11 with sub-10-minute mile splits of 9:43 and 9:22 respectively. Katie's overall finish time was 2:09:46, with a commendable average pace of 9:54 per mile. In the female category, she secured an impressive 683rd place among 2205 women competitors, showcasing her competitive edge, especially in the F35-39 division where she placed 98th. Consider focusing on maintaining consistent pacing across all splits, especially in the later stages, to further enhance overall performance. Keep up the dedication with Team "Every Wednesday!" for continued improvement.