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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Jacob Ngu #43292 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Improved Splits Jacob Ngu completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K with a total time of 30:02, maintaining a consistent pace of 9:41 min/mile. Jacob demonstrated increasing speed throughout the race, as shown by improved splits: starting with a 9:48 pace in the first mile, progressing to 9:43 in the second, and finishing strongly with a 9:34 pace in the third mile. In the M20-24 division, Jacob finished 78th out of his age group, improving his placement with each mile. His overall rank was 1383 out of 6521 total participants, and he secured the 934th place among men. Maintaining a steady pace while progressively increasing speed is a testament to his endurance and strategic racing. For future races, focusing on maintaining the closing pace might yield even better results. Excellent job representing the 72nd Gracers!