Results/Photos

Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Natalie Abele #3847 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Strong Mid-Race Pace Natalie Abele completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest Half Marathon with a total time of 2:25:42 and an average pace of 11:07 min/mile. While maintaining consistent splits at the beginning, notably the first mile at a pace of 10:50 min/mile, Natalie showed increased speed between miles 3 and 5, peaking at mile 3 with a swift 7:54 min/mile. The mid-race performance saw a strong placement rise, with Natalie improving from 101st to 85th in her division by mile 3. As the race progressed, she maintained an impressive presence in her division despite experiencing a slower pace in later miles. Ending in the 154th position in her division, Natalie showed resilience throughout the event. For future races, she might focus on strategies to manage the pace drop in the later miles, specifically to sustain the mid-race strength seen in these results.