Results/Photos

Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Kayla Miller #40291 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Improvement and Strong Finish Kayla Miller's performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota showcased a consistent improvement in pace throughout the 5K event. Starting with an 11:41 min/mile pace in the first mile, she progressively increased her speed, clocking a pace of 11:03 min/mile by the second mile, and an impressive 10:07 min/mile on the final stretch. Her overall elapsed time was 33:45, with an average pace of 10:53 min/mile. Her strategic pacing helped her advance significantly in her gender and division rankings from 1056 to 834 and from 129 to 104, respectively, in just the first two miles. Maintaining consistent improvements like these demonstrates her strong finish among 6521 total participants. One area that could be beneficial is focusing on conserving energy for the later stages of the race, as Kayla showed a tendency to slightly drop back before her final ascent in pace.