Results/Photos

Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Bridget Pierce #40551 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Progression and Solid Finish Bridget Pierce displayed a commendable performance in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K. Starting with an initial mile pace of 10:58 min/mile, she demonstrated a strong improvement as the race progressed. With each subsequent mile, her pace quickened to 10:44 min/mile in the second mile and down further to 10:23 min/mile by the third mile. This consistent negative split strategy is noteworthy and shows effective pacing and stamina management. Completing the race with a total time of 33:04 and an average pace of 10:40 min/mile, Bridget placed 89th in her F40-44 division out of all participants, with 6521 people in total. Her performance placed her in the top 15% for her division, which is a strong showing. Training can continue focusing on maintaining that consistent improvement across not just races, but longer runs as well. The dedication shown by pacing should be commended and further fostered.