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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Kennedy Hedges #43894 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Progress with Room for Quick Gains During the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K presented by Toyota, Kennedy Hedges showcased consistent pace management. The race began with a strong first mile, recorded at 18:32 min/mile. Kennedy maintained a steady pace, with the second-mile split at 18:50 min/milea slight increase from the initial mile. Notably, she impressively accelerated in the final stretch with a third mile split of 18:25 min/mile, exhibiting effective pacing strategy. Kennedy finished the 5K in a total time of 57:33, achieving an average pace of 18:34 min/mile. Within her division (F25-29), she placed 611th, and overall, she ranked 5519th out of 6521 participants. A notable shift occurred between the first and second mile, where she improved her gender placement by 176 places, demonstrating effective endurance. For future races, incrementally focusing on speed during the initial miles could potentially reduce split time further. Keep progressing with the team, Run-a-gals!