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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Steve Tokarski #5540 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Steve Tokarski from Portland, OR, exhibited consistency and resilience at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon. Maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:55 min/mile, he completed the 13.1-mile race in 1:30:43. One of the noteworthy moments was his steady performance in the middle miles, particularly miles 5 through 7, where his pace varied slightly between 6:52 and 7:18 min/mile. His ability to maintain a consistent pace, despite fluctuations in position, speaks to his focus and endurance. The most remarkable aspect of Steve's race was his energetic finish, with a strong pace of 6:20 min/mile in mile 12 and 6:28 min/mile in mile 13. This finish allowed him to secure 13th place in the competitive Male 40-44 division, moving up from earlier positions of 15th and 16th. A review of his robust ending splits suggests potential for maintaining this speed earlier in future races.