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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Robert Burdekin #5253 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Determination in 2026 Bay to Breakers Robert Burdekin maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, completing the event in 2:17:28 with an overall pace of 18:27 min/mile. The first mile set his rhythm at a 13:44 min/mile pace. Despite slowing in the second mile, likely due to the onset of Hayes Hill, Robert showed resilience, improving his position significantly to 773rd overall by mile four. His best split pace was recorded in mile five at 13:41 min/mile, showing his capability to rebound after the hill. The challenge increased towards the end as the split pace in the final mile of the race clocked in at 26:43 min/mile. Maintaining placement in the 800s during much of the middle and late squences, Robert closed out with a solid ranking of 506th in his gender. The ability to pick up speed after initial slowing demonstrates strategic pacing.