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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Cassandra Smith #12727 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 15K Breakers Bonus Distance: 9.3 miles

Steady Start with a Strong Comeback Cassandra Smith from San Francisco exhibited a steady start during the 2026 Bay to Breakers 15K Breakers Bonus. Her initial pace was consistent at 11:35 min/mile for the first two miles, maintaining her position at 474th gender-wise and 149th in her division. Encountering the steep Hayes Hill between miles 2 and 3 affected her performance, with her pace dropping to 18:51 min/mile, placing her 772nd amongst female runners. However, she demonstrated resilience, gradually improving her pace from the fourth mile onwards. In the latter half of the race, Cassandra showcased a significant recovery. Her split pace improved to 10:24 min/mile at mile 6, boosting her overall ranking. Though she faced another challenge at mile 9 with a slower split time of 19:07 min/mile, she still completed the 9.23 miles with an average pace of 13:35 min/mile. Ending in 2277th place out of 4217, Cassandras perseverance in the latter stages is commendable.