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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Gabrielle Stephens #40307 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Impressive Mid-Race Surge Enhances Overall Pace Gabrielle Stephens demonstrated notable improvement during the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K. Beginning with a first-mile split of 17:20, she was placed 4309th overall. However, her performance steadily improved, particularly in the second mile where she clocked an impressive 7:59. This surge significantly enhanced her pace, leading to her overall finish time of 37:09 with an average pace of 11:59 min/mile. By the end of the race, Gabrielle ranked 3410th overall out of 6521 participants, improving her placement across various categories, demonstrating resilience. Specifically, her place in the Female 20-24 division jumped from 260th to 209th. Her affiliation with the team "Irish we were fast" may have contributed to her strong performance. Encouraging further focus on consistency in the initial mile could enhance her future race outcomes, building on the strengths shown in her second and third splits.