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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Emily Henspeter #2234 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Leap in Rankings Emily Henspeter demonstrated commendable pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers. Covering a distance of 7.45 miles with an average pace of 13:10 min/mile, Emily notably improved her position mid-race. Starting with a consistent pace of 13:00 min/mile for the first mile, she faced an increase in pace to 15:05 min/mile by the second mile, coinciding with the challenging Hayes Hill section. Interestingly, Emily exhibited remarkable progress after Hayes Hill, clocking her fastest mile at a pace of 8:46 min/mile during the sixth mile. This effort led to a substantial leap in rankings, moving from 813th overall to 414th by the fourth mile. A strong member of the Run 4 Fun team, Emily completed the race in 1:38:05, placing 544th overall and 267th among female participants. While her performance in the initial miles was steady, the mid-race surge is an encouraging takeaway to build upon in future events.