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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Mark Young #41088 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Start with Strong Finish on Challenging Sections Mark Young from San Francisco maintained a steady start during the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K event. The first two splits showcased consistent pacing at 13:02 min/mile, maintaining positions well with early positions at 544 overall and 262 in his gender. Hayes Hill, beginning at mile 2.2, challenged Mark, causing a noticeable slowdown with a split of 15:13 min/mile, but he impressively gained 137 positions. Beyond mile 3, the splits increased slightly, peaking with two consecutive 18:01 min/miles, reflecting the demanding sections. However, Mark's closing miles were particularly efficient, both splitting just over 13 minutes. A final push after the Hayes Hill section demonstrated Mark's regained pace, with the last 1.45 miles completed in 19:08, improving his event position. Overall, finishing 753rd out of 1,839 participants, Mark's performance remained steady throughout the event. Future efforts might focus on maintaining pace consistency across the entire course.