Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Samantha Dodge #15708 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Performance with Improvements on Hills Samantha maintained a consistent pace throughout the Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede race, finishing with an elapsed time of 1:38:59 and an overall pace of 13:17 min/mile. She started strong with her first two miles at a steady 13:21 min/mile before facing Hayes Hill between 2.2 and 2.7 miles, where her pace adjusted to 15:55 min/mile. Despite falling back on the incline, Samantha showed resilience and improved her pace significantly on subsequent miles. One of the race highlights was her remarkable recovery after the hill, where she clocked a quick 12:10 min/mile split on her fifth mile, demonstrating her capacity to regain speed. Her determination placed her 285th among female competitors, indicating improvement as the race progressed. Focusing on maintaining consistency in pacing through varied terrains could enhance her overall time and positioning further in future races.