Results/Photos

Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Maura patterson #41738 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Start, Strategic Slowdown Maura Patterson represented Portland, OR, in the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota, tackling the 5K course with a calculated pace strategy. Starting strong, she clocked a 10:24 min/mile for the first mile, positioning herself 524th among females and 112th in her division. Despite a modest gradual slowdown in mile times11:21 and 11:44 for the subsequent milesher consistent approach is noteworthy. Her final statistics showed an overall placement of 2659th out of 6521 participants and a 1150th rank in the female category. Within her division of females aged 25-29, she placed 247th. With an average pace of 11:05 min/mile over the complete distance of 3.1 miles, Maura demonstrated endurance. For future races, it could be beneficial to focus on maintaining a steady pace to conserve energy for the latter stages. Representing Team Glute Cramp effectively, her performance showcases room for continual pacing refinement.