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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Liang Cheng #25051 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Liang Cheng maintained a steady pace for the first two miles, clocking consistent 18:46 min/mile splits. The third and fourth miles showed slower times at 23:45 min/mile and 23:04 min/mile respectively, a notable slowdown occurred between the 2.2 to 2.7-mile mark on Hayes Hill. However, he rebounded in miles five and six with significantly improved splits of 18:36 and 18:33, respectively. A strong final mile at 17:15 min/mile contributed to an overall time of 2:26:48, which translates to an elapsed pace of 19:42 min/mile. Notably, Liang significantly improved his position between miles five and six, jumping from 6308 to 5130 in the men's division. His finish placed him among the top 30% in his division. For future races, focusing on maintaining speed during uphill sections may yield even better results. Overall, a commendable performance with consistent pace management and a powerful finish.