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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Sophia Cardwell #1248 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Sophia Cardwell, competing in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon, completed the 13.1-mile course with an overall time of 2:04:48, averaging a consistent pace of 9:31 min/mile. Her performance was steady across the race, with a notably strong final split time of 8:36, demonstrating a powerful finish. She ran her fastest mile in the 13th mile, contributing to a strong close. Sophia's rankings were competitive among a sizeable field, placing 62nd in her division (F40-44) and 547th in gender out of 4421 participants. She showed determination and resilience, improving from around the 69th division place earlier in the race to finish higher. Consistency was key in her pacing strategy, with a slight pace increase noticed towards the end, a commendable trait in long-distance running. For future races, maintaining this strong finish could be advantageous in improving overall timing and placement.