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Date: March 15, 2026 Participant: Elizabeth Swain #43280 Race: 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota 5K Run Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Mid-Race Surge Elevates Overall Performance Elizabeth Swain completed the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest 5K with a total time of 38:01, achieving an average pace of 12:15 min/mile. Notably, Elizabeth demonstrated an impressive improvement in her second mile, achieving a split pace of 7:28 min/mile, which significantly increased her overall standings. In the category of Female Under 15, Elizabeth achieved placement 101 out of 6521 total participants, showcasing a promising performance for her age group. Interestingly, there was a marked contrast between her first and second mile paces. Starting with a pace of 16:49 min/mile, Elizabeth significantly reduced her split time, setting a faster pace by over nine minutes in her second mile. Elizabeth should look into maintaining the pace consistency as seen in her fastest split to further improve her timings. Overall, representing the Rigler Runners, her performance stood out for the noticeable mid-race effort surge.