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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Ka Thao #1023 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Ka Thao competed in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon with a final time of 2:34:49, averaging an 11:49 min/mile pace. Notably, Ka's race began with a steady pace, maintaining an initial split of 11:46 min/mile at the first mile. Her performance peaked towards the end, with the final full mile at 10:27 min/mile, highlighting a significant improvement in pacing during the last stretch. Throughout the race, Ka showed resilience, especially in the later stages, where she regained momentum after a slight slowdown from mile 5 through 6 and again from mile 7 through 8. Her overall placement was 3284 out of 4421 total participants. Positioned 1241st among female runners and 181st in her division, Ka's determination was evident in her ability to push through the mid-race slow-downs effectively. Consider focusing on maintaining mid-race splits to close even stronger next time.