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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Jon Elepano #1595 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish Jon Elepano navigated the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon with a final time of 2:00:41. Maintaining a steady pace of 9:12 min/mile overall, Jon demonstrated consistency and strength throughout the race. Notably, from mile one to three, Jon maintained an impressive split pace of approximately 9:08 min/mile. The ability to stabilize after a brief deceleration is evident between miles 8 and 10, where Jon increased speed significantly from an 11:37 min/mile to an impressive 8:29 min/mile pace by mile 10. Jon's placement showed some fluctuation with overall rank shifts, structuring a promising pattern. As the race progressed, his consistency paid off, regaining positions after a peak at mile 8. Jon concluded the half marathon with a commendable split of 8:22 min/mile in the final mile, capturing 261st in the M30-34 division. With continued pacing improvements, especially in the critical middle segments, Jon is on a strong trajectory for future competitions.