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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Ben Patterson #1099 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Notable Splits Ben Patterson from Troutdale, OR, competed in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon, representing the EC Powers Life team. Ben maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, finishing in 2:13:49 with an average pace of 10:12 min/mile. His placement was 2455th overall out of 4421 participants, ranking 1625th in his gender and 337th in the M25-29 age division. Ben's race featured a strong start, with his second-mile split showing an improved pace at 9:55 min/mile. He demonstrated impressive consistency, managing to finish with a strong final mile split of 9:42 min/mile. While his performance did have some slower segments, such as mile 8 with a split pace of 11:51 min/mile, his ability to recapture speed in the latter part is a promising aspect of his overall race strategy. Focusing on maintaining that accelerating momentum in future races could yield even better results.