Results/Photos

Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Blake Marcella #1746 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Splits with a Strong Finish Blake Marcella participated in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon, representing "Will Run For Beer." His final time was 1:40:06, with an average pace of 7:38 min/mile. Notably, Blake maintained a consistent pace throughout the race. His performance included several strong segments with mile 10 and 12 splits at 7:15 and 7:10 min/mile respectively, indicating efficient energy usage towards the latter part of the race. In a field of 4,421 participants, Blake placed 398th overall, 334th among male competitors, and 64th in the M25-29 age division. Notably, Blake improved his position overall from 415 at mile 1 to as high as 355 by mile 12, demonstrating a strategic pacing approach. A small variation occurred during mile 8 with an 8:21 pace, but Blake quickly regained momentum. Focus on maintaining consistency in the mid-race segment could enhance future performances. An impressive showing from Blake as part of his team!