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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Brayden Royston #40209 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Impressive Finish with Strong Mid-Race Recovery Brayden Royston from Seattle showcased great endurance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers race. Maintaining consistent pacing in the first two miles with a 19:01 min/mile pace, Brayden handled the steep Hayes Hill efficiently, with a slight pace drop to 21:04 min/mile. Surprisingly, after facing Hayes Hill, Brayden recovered impressively in the later stages of the race. Coming into mile 5, Brayden displayed a significant pace boost, clocking 13:30 min/mile, which contributed to an overall improved average pace of 16:24 min/mile by the race end. This strong finish placed him 726th in the later splits, demonstrating excellent progression and stamina management. The final time of 2:02:16 for 7.45 miles is a commendable result, highlighting his ability to maintain motivation and determination throughout the challenging course. Keep focusing on maintaining your mid-race pace as that was a key area of strength, especially post-Hayes Hill.