Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Zoe Costianis #40147 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Improvement with Strong Finish Zoe Costianis demonstrated a gradual improvement throughout the race, significantly enhancing performance towards the latter stages. Starting with a steady pace of 17:36 min/mile, the middle segment of the race, particularly Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 and 2.7, temporarily slowed her pace to 28:55 min/mile. Notably, her strategic push in the final stages resulted in an impressive improvement, concluding with an 11:58 min/mile at mile 7. Costianis finished with a commendable overall placing, improving from a placement of 1135 at mile 2 to 784 by mile 7, showing substantial progress through perseverance. Holding a final elapsed time of 2:13:32, Zoe achieved a consistent overall pace of 17:55 min/mile, showcasing grit and determination. Enhancing consistency, especially on hilly terrain, could further amplify her future race performance. Keep advancing with the same strategy of steady improvements and strong finishes. Well done!