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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Caleb Mendez #40819 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Mid-Race Surge Elevates Performance Caleb Mendez, age 11, participating in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K, demonstrated a notable performance with varying split times. His first mile indicated a conservative pace at 18:32 min/mile, positioning him at 4502 overall. The subsequent improvement in the second mile with a split time of 7:33 min/mile significantly boosted Calebs position to 2745 overall, marking an impressive shift in his race dynamics. In the final split, Caleb completed the third mile with a time of 14:29 min/mile. His overall elapsed time of 41:46 for the 3.1-mile distance secured him the 207th spot in his age division. Caleb's potential is evident in the second-mile performance; with focused training on pacing consistency, particularly in the latter part of the race, further progress is achievable. Keep refining your strategy, Caleb!