Results/Photos

Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Carmel Ruiz #1134 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Carmel Ruiz from Gresham, OR, had a steady performance in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon. Completing the 13.1-mile course in 2:18:27, Carmel maintained a consistent pace averaging 10:34 min/mile. Her splits show a strong start with a 9:39 min/mile pace for the first mile, followed by a slight but steady increase in pace through mile 8. Notably, she pulled back strong in the final stretch, clocking a commendable 9:38 min/mile for mile 10. A closer look at her placement shows that while she experienced some fluctuations, Carmel placed 134th in her age division of F35-39 among 4421 participants. This steady pacing strategy overall suggests a controlled effort, showing her ability to manage her energy distribution effectively throughout the race. Consider focusing on maintaining that strong finish pace earlier in the run to improve overall performance. Keep up the great work with your team "Every Wednesday!"