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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Ellie Kotapish #40632 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Even Paced Splits Ellie Kotapish from Portland, OR, completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K Run with an overall time of 28:05, achieving an average pace of 9:03 min/mile. Her performance showed a consistent effort, with splits of 8:57 for the first mile, 9:13 for the second, and 9:06 for the third. Such steady pacing indicates good endurance and control throughout the race. Ellie secured the 38th place in the F30-34 division among 6521 total participants. Her team, the Reed Canyon Trailblazers, likely benefited from her consistent performance. To enhance her future races, she may consider focusing on maintaining the initial pace from the first mile, as it was the fastest and could lead to an improved cumulative time if sustained through the later miles. Her performance shows promise and dedication in the sport. Continue to pursue this steady pacing in upcoming events.