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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Mary Moerlins #44157 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Impressive Mid-Race Surge in 5K Performance Mary Moerlins from Portland, OR, showcased a strong-performance run in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K. She finished with an overall time of 33:14, equating to an average pace of 10:43 min/mile. Out of 6521 participants, Mary placed 2346th overall, 958th among females, and 93rd in her F40-44 division representing the Terwilliger Track Club. Her result shows a commendable performance within a competitive field. Analyzing her splits, it's evident that Mary executed a significant improvement after the first mile. She began with a pace of 15:39 min/mile and impressively accelerated to 11:17 min/mile in the second mile a remarkable 3:22 min/mile quicker. The last mile was completed at 9:44 min/mile, maintaining a steady increase in pace. This strong mid-race surge suggests that incorporating more speed work could optimize her beginning segment and maximize overall pacing consistency.