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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Mikelle Ackerley #33734 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 8K Distance: 5.0 miles

Consistent Pace Earns Top Division Finish Mikelle Ackerley delivered a strategically consistent performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest. She maintained a strong average pace of 5:35 minutes per mile across the 4.97-mile distance. Notably, her third mile saw an impressive pace of 5:33 minutes per mile, marking it as her fastest split. Throughout the race, Mikelle demonstrated resilience and a well-balanced approach to pacing. Despite fluctuation in overall placements, her position in the F25-29 division improved, ultimately securing 1st place. Highlights of Mikelle's race strategy included her prominent climbing in the third mile, where she leapfrogged to second place in her division overall. However, maintaining the closing mileage will be pivotal for future improvements. With consistent pacing and a top division finish, her performance is commendable, especially given her field of 5,185 participants, and there's positive groundwork here upon which to build even further success.