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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Noel Bautista #41092 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Noel Bautista of S San Fran, CA, delivered a solid performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. Starting with a consistent 7:31 min/mile pace through the first two miles, Bautista tackled the course strategically. The section around mile 3, which includes the notorious Hayes Hill, saw a slight drop to an 8:06 split pace, but he regained momentum quickly. This slight slow down coincides with the significant challenge presented at Hayes Hill, which starts at 2.2 miles and ends at 2.7 miles. Demonstrating resilience, Bautista improved his pace from mile 5 onward, culminating in a final sprint of 7:15 min/mile in the last mile. He completed the race in 55:34 with an overall pace of 7:27 min/mile, placing 118th out of 1839 participants and 62nd in his gender category. His ability to quicken his pace towards the end indicates a well-managed race strategy, showing promise for future events.