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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Max Rotar #40609 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Remarkable Comeback with Strong Mid-Race Performance Max Rotar, racing for Raza Runners, delivered a compelling performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest in the 5K run. His race began cautiously with a 13:14 pace over the first mile, which placed him 1392nd among male competitors. However, he significantly picked up the pace mid-race, achieving a split of 5:16 for the second mile while rising to 411th in his gender category. Maintaining the improved momentum, Max closed the third mile with a solid 7:30 pace, culminating in an overall finish time of 26:47, with an average pace of 8:38 min/mile. This paced finish earned him 84th place in his M25-29 division among 6521 total participants. His ability to accelerate dramatically mid-race is commendable, indicating potential for improving early race strategies. Max's performance shows promise for future events, especially with fine-tuning the beginning segments of the race.