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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Nathan Pham #46630 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pace Leads to Strong Finish Nathan Pham from Happy Valley, OR, maintained an overall steady pace during the 5K run at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest. His splits were evenly distributed, beginning at 11:46 min/mile, slightly dropping speed to 12:06 min/mile by mile two, and concluding with 12:18 min/mile. This consistent pacing resulted in a final average pace of 12:01 min/mile over the 3.1-mile course, showcasing Nathan's ability to maintain rhythm throughout the race. Despite a shift in rankings, finishing 3446th overall, Nathan's performance remained consistent in the densely packed field of 6521 participants. Being 25 and competing in the M25-29 division, he placed 297th, forming part of the 72nd Gracers team. For future races, he might benefit from focusing on maintaining the initial mile pace across all splits to optimize his performance further. Keep up the dedication and steady strategy, Nathan!