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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Mason Porras #40082 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Impressive Mid-Race Surge Elevates Performance Mason Porras from Beaverton, Oregon, participated in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K. He showcased a commendable performance with a total race time of 26:52 and an average pace of 8:40 min/mile. Notably, Mason's strongest split was between miles 1 and 2, where he clocked an impressive 4:53 pace, notably improving his position from 2307th to 292nd overall. This surge significantly boosted his overall ranking to 677th out of 6,521 participants. Mason's performance for the second mile was exceptional, placing him 34th in the M25-29 division during that segment. While his placement dropped slightly in the final mile, maintaining consistent effort and strategically distributing energy through the race could optimize future results. Continuing to focus on reducing variability in pacing is a constructive path forward. Keep up with the strategic mid-race acceleration, as it demonstrates great potential.