Results/Photos

Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Mike Christie #45679 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Pacing with a Strong Finish Mike Christie displayed a solid performance in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota, completing the 5K with an overall elapsed time of 25:58 and an average pace of 8:22 min/mile. Notably, his position improved during the race, starting at 305th overall after the first mile to finishing 533rd out of 6521 participants. In his division, M20-24, he moved up from 18th in the first mile to finish consistent at 31st. Splits show a strategic approach, with a quick start at 7:59 min/mile in the first mile, followed by a slight slowdown in the second mile at 8:45 min/mile. The third mile saw a slight pace pickup to 8:31 min/mile. Consider maintaining the early pace in the later stages to improve endurance. Overall, a commendable race for Mike as a representative of the PARR team from Portland, Oregon.