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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Christopher Vanderbeek #8927 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort with Opportunities for Optimization Christopher Vanderbeek from Ripon, CA, participated in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Over the course of 7.45 miles, he finished with an elapsed time of 3:36:35, yielding an average pace of 29:04 min/mile. His placement was 19135th overall, 8736th among males, and 1378th in the M40-49 division. A key observation is the steady pacing, starting with a 21:06 min/mile for the first mile, but witnessing a decline in split pace, particularly during the third and fourth miles31:52 min/mile and 37:55 min/mile, respectivelywith the effect of Hayes Hill evident. Interestingly, the final two splits showed positive momentum with a faster time of 25:37 min/mile at mile 6 compared to previous splits, indicating a potential energy reserve or strategic pacing adjustment. Overall, focusing on maintaining early mile speeds post-Hayes Hill could enhance performance across future events.