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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Erick Hoang #31842 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 8K Distance: 5.0 miles

Successful Acceleration Amidst Tight Competition Erick Hoang from Portland, OR, demonstrated a commendable performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 8K. Over the 4.97-mile course, his total time was 1:00:50, resulting in an overall pace of 12:14 min/mile. He steadily improved his pace from 12:23 min/mile in the first mile to 11:36 min/mile by mile three, showcasing his ability to improve within the race. Particularly notable was his strong third-mile performance, finishing 136th in his division, reflecting a determined mid-race boost. Though Erick's overall placement was 3704 out of 5185 total participants, his ability to hold a consistent pace even with a variance in earlier miles is a positive finding. For future events, focusing on maintaining this accelerating trend, especially in the latter stages of the race, could be beneficial. The dedication to pacing within his age group division shows promise for continued development. Keep leveraging that mid-race boost, Erick!