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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Ryan Zimmerman #1459 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Impressive Start with Strong Consistency Ryan Zimmerman completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon with a time of 2:07:41, averaging a pace of 9:44 min/mile. Starting with an exceptional pace of 21:53 min/mile for the first mile, they initially ranked 92nd overall and 15th in their division. The standout split occurred between the first and second mile with a swift 5:00 min/mile pace, a remarkable improvement displaying strong running capacity, before adjusting to a consistent pace for the majority of the race. Ryan's performance maintained a relatively steady pace after mile four, hovering between 8:36 and 9:44 min/mile until the finish. Concluding 2082nd overall out of 4421 participants highlights areas for growth among a vast field of runners. Despite a shift in placing throughout the race, Ryan's affiliation with the Rock Creek Run Club could provide a great opportunity to strategize pacing in future runs, especially focusing on maintaining early momentum and translating it into later race stages.