Results/Photos

Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Erik Valdez #40486 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Potential for Improvement Erik Valdez maintained a steady pace throughout the 5K event. His splits show a consistent performance, starting with an 8:29 mile and gradually leveling to an 8:45 mile by the third mile. His overall elapsed pace was 8:37 min/mile. This consistency is commendable, with a minor pace variation of just 16 seconds per mile. In terms of placement, Erik secured the position of 81st in the M25-29 division out of a substantial number of participants, showing strong competitiveness in his age group. There was a noticeable change in placement, as he moved from 334th to 660th overall, indicating a possible area to sustain pace in the later stages. Running for the Pacific PA program, his performance was a solid representation, and tightening the pacing in the later miles could enhance future standing and results.