Results/Photos

Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Elena Gerwing #40372 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Improvement with Each Mile Elena Gerwing delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K. Starting with a solid pace of 9:02 min/mile, she steadily improved every mile. Her second mile saw a swift transition to an 8:36 min/mile pace, demonstrating a keen ability to pick up momentum. Ultimately, Elena completed the race with an impressive finish, hitting an overall pace of 8:40 min/mile. Elena's consistent splits reflect strategic pacing throughout the event. Her second mile surge from 157th to 112th in her gender category highlights her capacity to maintain consistent energy and speed. Despite fluctuations in place, maintaining an 8:27 min/mile pace for the third mile underlines strong endurance. The overall race time of 26:52 in a field of 6521 participants, along with her age placement, is commendable. Focusing on endurance training could help enhance performance in the final stages of her next race.