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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Owen Wells #2664 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress with a Strong Finish Owen Wells demonstrated remarkable perseverance and strategic pacing during the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede. Starting with a consistent pace of 13:34 min/mile for the first mile, Owen steadily improved his pace to 13:22 min/mile by mile two. Despite facing a slowdown over the notorious Hayes Hill, Owen maintained focus, contributing to an overall elapsed time of 1:51:35 over 7.45 miles and an overall pace of 14:58 min/mile. While his pacing encountered challenges between miles three and five, with a notable peak split time of 20:50 at mile four, Owen impressively quickened his pace in the final stretches, culminating in a strong closing pace of 10:56 min/mile by mile seven. His finish positioned him at 825th overall and 405th in the male category. Owens ability to significantly increase speed towards the end highlights his endurance and potential to enhance performance over hilly sections in future races.