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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Xuelian Du #25053 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Splits with a Strong Finish Xuelian Du completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K in 2:18:50, demonstrating steady pacing throughout the event. After a strong start, with a first-mile pace of 16:10, the split times gradually increased until reaching the tough Hayes Hill section between miles 2.2 and 2.7. The challenging climb impacted her pace, recording a 21:20 mile for the third mile. Despite the slowdown due to the elevation gain, she managed to recover and gained ground towards the end. Notably, Xuelian finished with an impressive final mile time of 12:48. Her overall average pace was 18:38 min/mile, placing her 974th in her division and 6560th among females within a field of 24,386 participants. To optimize her future performances, focusing on maintaining a steadier pace through mid-course challenges might prove beneficial. The determination evident in the final stages is commendable and demonstrates strong potential for future races.