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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Garvin Ling #18712 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Start, Strong Finish Garvin Ling completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a total elapsed time of 3:36:46, maintaining an overall pace of 29:05 min/mile. The initial splits showed consistent timing, with a noticeable resilience on Hayes Hill, particularly from mile 2 to mile 3. This segment slowed to a pace of 25:07 min/mile and was critical in determining subsequent strategies. Despite the challenging elevation, Garvin demonstrated a strong finish, significantly improving his pace to 22:20 min/mile in mile 7. Garvin placed 8739th in the male category and 2900th in his M30-39 division. Notably, he gained valuable positions toward the final miles, finishing strong as demonstrated by his placement improving to 14760th overall by mile 6. For further enhancement, focus on maintaining an even pace on steep ascents such as Hayes Hill. The improvement in the latter segments highlights a potential for strategic pacing adjustments in future races.