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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Orion Hardy #40241 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Comeback in the Middle Mile Orion Hardy displayed notable variability in his pacing strategy during the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K, representing Evergreen Run Club PDX. He started with a first-mile split of 12:32, which positioned him at 2703rd overall, 1274th in the male gender and 143rd in the male under 15 division. A remarkable improvement came in the second mile with a strong split time of 4:40, where he ascended the rankings to 360th overall, 282nd among males, and 40th in his division, showcasing a significant surge in performance. Maintaining an impressive pace, Orion completed the race with an overall time of 26:15, achieving an overall placement of 573rd out of 6521 participants, 447th in the male category, and 55th in his division. His average pace was 8:28 min/mile, demonstrating consistency from mile two progression onwards. A key takeaway: a focused start could enhance initial positioning. Keep refining the start strategy for even better overall performance.