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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: James Clark #11981 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish After Steady Start for James James Clark's performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers demonstrated impressive pacing, starting with consistent splits of 15:05 min/mile for the first two miles. Despite maintaining a steady heart rate early on, he showcased a remarkable burst of speed with a 3rd-mile split time of 11:16 min/mile, significantly improving his position to 416th overall. The challenging section near Hayes Hill didn't hold James back. His 5th mile was an impressive 10:05 min/mile, highlighting strong ascent capabilities. The 6th mile further showcased James's ability to maintain a quick pace with a time of 10:02 min/mile. Interestingly, the final mile slowed to 17:16 min/mile, which suggests a possible area to refine endurance in later stages. His final placing was 545th out of 1,839 participants, with an overall elapsed time of 1:38:05. Continuing to refine late-race pacing strategies could prove beneficial in future races.