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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Kristina Zekos-Ortiz #5255 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pace Despite Challenges Kristina Zekos-Ortiz maintained a steady and improving pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers, showcasing remarkable perseverance. Starting with a consistent 19:21 min/mile for the first two miles, she managed to improve on her pace during the course, achieving her quickest mile between miles 4 and 5 with a split pace of 13:41 min/mile. Notably, she gained significant momentum over this section, which likely helped in overcoming Hayes Hill that starts at 2.2 miles. Although her pace temporarily slowed going into the final mile, she finished the 12K event with an overall time of 2:17:25 and an average pace of 18:26 min/mile. Her gains in position throughout the race, culminating at 1029th place overall and 513th among females, signifies a solid performance. For future races, she might focus on maintaining her improved pacing strategy beyond mile 5, which showcased her potential to finish even stronger.