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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Ila Jacob #4900 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistently Strong Performance Throughout the Race Ila Jacob from Portland, OR, demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota, completing the half marathon with an overall time of 1:48:54. Her consistent pace of 8:18 min/mile is noteworthy, especially considering her final ranking of 8th in gender and an impressive 2nd place in the N30-34 division. Her ability to maintain this pace across the 13.1-mile distance reflects strong endurance and race management skills. Throughout each split, Ila maintained a steady performance, starting with an initial mile at 8:42 and progressively achieving faster times such as 8:12, 8:16, and finally 8:18. The variation in her times was minimal, with an interesting short uptick to an 11:30 min/mile pace at the second mile, suggesting a strategic reservation of energy early on. For further improvement, analyzing this segment and maintaining focus can bring additional efficiency in future races. Overall, Ila represented the Portland Frontrunners exceptionally.