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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Piper Prinz #46412 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Solid Performance Piper Prinz, an 11-year-old runner from Portland, OR, completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest's 5K with a total time of 35:33, maintaining a steady average pace of 11:28 min/mile. Representing Rigler Runners, her splits reflected impressive consistency: the first mile was completed in 11:03, the second in 12:03, and the third in 11:24. In her division (FUnder 15), Piper placed 80th, distinguishing herself among 65% of her peers. Across the entirety of the event, she secured the 2987th position out of 6521 participants, highlighting her competitive spirit in a large field. Piper ranked 1364th among female participants, showing her capability in maintaining consistency across the race despite varying split paces. Working on maintaining a steady pace through the second mile could yield even better results. Keep training with a focus on endurance to sharpen those mid-race splits.