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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Johnny Rutford #33567 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 8K Distance: 5.0 miles

Consistent Pace Leads to Division Win Johnny Rutford excelled in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 8K, maintaining a strong and consistent pace throughout the race, leading to a first-place finish in the M35-39 division. His overall elapsed time was 24:02, averaging an impressive pace of 4:50 min/mile over the 4.97-mile course. Johnny showed strategic pacing, improving his position significantly from 12th to 6th overall and in his gender as the race progressed. Splits were remarkably consistent, with a standout second mile split of 4:46. Johnny successfully managed a steady pace, with laps ranging between 4:46 and 4:55 min/mile, demonstrating his capability to maintain speed over distance. Continuing to build upon his pacing strategy could further enhance performance in future races. Congratulations on a successful race and a notable division win representing the Bowerman Track Club!