Results/Photos

Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Zachary Anderson #40464 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Improvement and Sprint Finish During the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K, Zachary Anderson exemplified a strong finish, showcasing strategic pacing adjustments throughout the race. Zachary started with a first-mile split time of 15:28 at a pace of 15:28 min/mile, placing 3854th overall. Notably, his performance sharply increased in the second mile where he clocked a split time of 4:44 at an impressive 4:44 min/mile pace. This remarkable acceleration moved him to 949th overall, indicating a significant leap in competitive placing. Zachary completed the race with a total time of 29:35, holding a consistent overall pace of 9:32 min/mile. His final mile time was 8:31, demonstrating continuous momentum and finishing strong among competitors. Finishing 1266th in a field of 6521 participants, Zachary achieved 153rd in his age division, M30-34. For future endeavors, focusing on pacing strategy earlier could optimize early splits. Great job representing the Pacific PA program, Zachary!