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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: JoAnn Deng #25052 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress Amidst Tough Hill JoAnn Deng from San Jose, CA, delivered a consistent performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with an overall time of 2:26:58 across a distance of 7.45 miles, averaging a pace of 19:43 min/mile. She started strong, covering the first mile in 16:20. A notable variation was observed at the third mile split, where the pace dipped to 21:50 min/mile, coinciding with the challenging ascent of Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 and 2.7. Throughout the race, JoAnn's placing saw shifts, moving from 11,307th after the first mile to 12,208th by the fourth mile, reflecting the event's competitive nature. Notably, she regained some momentum, improving to 10,700th overall by the sixth mile. Her performance in the closing miles displayed resilience, managing to maintain a cohesive pace despite the hill's challenge. Working on consistent pacing through varied terrain could offer potential performance gains in future races.