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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Melvin Pabon #2198 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish in Half Marathon Melvin Pabon showcased impressive consistency in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon. His average pace was 8:15 min/mile, with notable improvements, particularly between miles 10 and 13, where his pace dropped below 8 minutes per mile. The splits of 7:45, 7:44, and 7:49 in the final miles underline a strong finish, highlighting endurance and tactical execution in the latter stages of the race. While he started with an 8:26-minute mile, Melvin demonstrated determination by moving up through the field, placing 81st in his gender for the third mile. Maintaining an overall place of 785 out of 4421 participants and concluding the race in 1:48:12, his resilience contributed to the competitive results. The split time improvements suggest potential for enhanced performance if the initial pacing and middle segment between miles 6 and 8 can be further refined, aiming for reduced time variation.