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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Josh Rowell #40256 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Impressive Surge to the Front in the Midst of the Race Josh Rowell from Portland, OR, delivered a remarkable performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota. Competing in the 5K Run as part of team "Every Wednesday!", Josh completed the race in 16:13 with an average pace of 5:14 min/mile. His race strategy showed an impressive acceleration after a measured start, climbing from 227th to finish 5th overall out of 6,521 participants, placing him 1st in the M25-29 division and 5th in gender. The race began with a 7:33 min/mile pace for the first mile, positioning him 227th overall. However, the second mile witnessed a significant shift as Josh sped up to a 3:17 min/mile pace, catapulting him to 5th place overall. This quick pace was sustained through the final stretch, with a 4:55 min/mile pace in the last mile, securing his top division finish. Continual focus on consistent pacing from the start could further enhance performance.