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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Maddie McKenna #1032 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Maddie McKenna demonstrated a consistent pace and a strong performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest. Starting with a 9:44 min/mile pace for her first mile, Maddie gradually increased her speed, completing subsequent miles with improved times, and showcasing steady progress across the course. Her fastest split came at mile 13 with an 8:09 min/mile pace, contributing to her overall time of 1:55:21. She placed 311th among female competitors and 69th in her division F25-29 out of 4421 participants. Notably, Maddie maintained a descending pace from mile 4 onward, highlighting her endurance and strategic race execution. By maintaining a steady pace and conserving energy for a strong finish, she achieved an overall pace of 8:48 min/mile. Continuing to incorporate speed work and interval training may enhance her top-end speed further.