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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Carlos Arias #2161 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with Strategy for Late Surge Needed Carlos Arias from Portland, Oregon, completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon in 1:59:26, at an average pace of 9:07 per mile. His splits reflect a solid start, with sub-9 minute miles in the first three miles, showing promising consistency and pacing skills. The initial mile was completed in 8:43. However, the pace slightly declined in the later stages, with mile 7 reaching 9:28, and mile 8 marking the slowest split at 10:26. This indicates room for improvement in maintaining endurance. Notable performance in mile 10, with a split time of 8:35, suggests potential for a strong finish. Carlos managed to slightly regain his speed towards the race's end, ranking him 134th in his division (M20-24) out of 4421 total participants. Focusing on maintaining consistent pace in the latter half might enhance future results. Representing the team "Allen made me do it," Carlos has a strong foundation to build upon for upcoming races.