Results/Photos

Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Elizabeth Ankeney #1632 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Remarkable Negative Split Elizabeth maintained a steady pace, completing the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest half marathon in 2:15:11, showing strong consistency. Elizabeth started the race with a 14:00 min/mile pace but quickly accelerated, significantly improving to a 10:09 min/mile by mile 3. Notably, the split from mile 2 to mile 3 was her fastest at a pace of 4:08 min/mile, indicating a strong capability to increase speed. Throughout the middle and latter parts of the race, Elizabeth sustained an impressive pace, maintaining around a 10:17 min/mile. Observing her placement, she began in the 32nd spot in her division and finished at 177th, competing against 4421 participants and achieving an overall finish position of 2526. Continuing to work on maintaining the increased pace throughout similar events could be beneficial for future performances. Aligning her early-stage strategies with her mid-race prowess could further optimize her results.