Results/Photos

Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Bob Engle #5092 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Progress with a Strong Finish Bob Engle from Newberg, OR, completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon in a total time of 2:00:37 with a steady average pace of 9:12 min/mile. His performance saw consistent pace improvements, particularly towards the end of the race. Notably, Bob's split pace improved significantly from 9:32 min/mile at mile 3 to an impressive 8:30 min/mile at the 13th mile. This indicates his capacity for a strong finish, maintaining a consistent effort throughout the race and finishing with a stronger pace than he started. In terms of placement, Bob finished 1658th overall of 4421 participants, and 89th in his division of M45-49. His ability to increase his pace after the eighth mile highlights a potential area to focus on for future races: balancing pacing to maintain energy for an even stronger performance throughout. Moreover, considering how well he performed in the last few miles, integrating more early-race pacing might be advantageous.