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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Ali Baran Baykal #40189 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Mid-Race Surge Ali Baran Baykal showed remarkable consistency in his 5K performance at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota. Completing the race with an overall time of 29:13, he maintained an average pace of 9:25 min/mile. The first mile was completed at 9:43, followed by an impressive acceleration in the second mile at a pace of 9:10 min/mile, which is the fastest split of the race. This mid-race surge allowed him to improve his overall ranking significantly. In terms of overall placement, Ali finished 1176th out of 6521 total participants. Notably, among his male peers, he finished 830th, and in the M15-19 division, he secured the 61st spot. It is worth noting that Ali gained ground in the second mile, moving up from 925th to 729th overall, which is commendable. Going forward, maintaining that pace from the second interval could help improve his third-mile performance.