Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: William Goodness #2515 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Rising Through the Ranks William showed great consistency and resilience in the "2026 Bay to Breakers" 12K. Over the 7.45 miles, he maintained an impressive average pace of 5:55 min/mile, finishing the race in 44:04 and securing 45th place overall out of 1839 participants. His strongest segment was between miles 5 and 6, where he significantly improved his pace to 5:28 min/mile, demonstrating his capacity for a strong mid-race push. Mile 1 was tackled with a steady start of 6:08 min/mile. However, between miles 2 and 3, which encompassed the steep incline of Hayes Hill, his pace slowed to 6:34 min/mile. Despite this, he quickly recovered post-climb, gradually improving in the subsequent miles. He achieved a more consistent stride in the latter half, displaying excellent endurance by closing with a 5:36 min/mile pace near the finish. Continued focus on hill training could enhance his already solid performance.